Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting close to 795,000 people each year and causing death in approximately 20% of individuals within the first year after the stroke. Dr. Beena Mathaikutty, Medical Director and Chair of Emergency Medicine answers some questions about how to spot a stroke and what treatment options are available.
Latest News
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Saves Lives
- The Silent Warning Signs of Heart Disease That Most People Miss
- Prenatal education and birthing experience earn high marks from first-time mom
- Pascack Valley Medical Center Strengthens Patient Care Through Major Investment in Next‑Generation Surgical Innovation
- Cervical Cancer Awareness: Prevention, Screening, and When to See Your Doctor