Did you know that South King County has one of the highest rates of high blood pressure in the nation? Worldwide, high blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke and stroke is the number two cause of death. In the United States, stroke is the number one cause of disability.
In this video, Michael Previti, MD, medical director for Valley’s stroke program, discusses steps you can take to try to prevent a stroke, why every minute matters when someone is having a stroke, and how to BE FAST if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of stroke.
Learn more about stroke care at Valley.
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