Surviving a Stroke
Stroke Is the Leading Cause of Disability in the U.S. Mini-Strokes Do Not Result in Lasting Problems
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Permanent Disability & DeathMany cases of stroke do result in serious and even permanent disability - in fact, stroke is the number-one cause of disability in the U.S. (TIAs, or mini-strokes, do not result in lasting problems.) Many patients and families find they are unprepared when the worst case happens. If you find out that your stroke has left you with a permanent disability it can be very challenging to deal with this reality:When You're Facing Death
