- American Stroke Association
- American Heart Association
- National Stroke Association
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Internet Stroke Center
Community Health Education Series: Acute Stroke and PreventionEvery 45 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. In fact, strokes are the third leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of disability among adults. The stroke experts at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center offer stroke patients effective evaluations and timely treatments that improve quality of life and chances for a full recovery. Join our physicians to learn about the risk factors, causes, warning signs and latest treatment options for stroke.


















