Stroke Signs & Facts

Types of Stroke

There are two main types of strokes. One's recovery and treatment can vary depending on what kind of stroke he or she has. Learn more from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's About Stroke page.

Facts About Stroke

• Each year, nearly 800,000 strokes occur in the U.S.
• Approximately 143,000 people die from stroke every year in the U.S.
• Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer.
• Nearly 3/4 of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. In fact, the risk of having a stroke more than doubles each decade after the age of 55.
• People with diabetes have a 2-4 time higher risk of stroke compared to people without diabetes. Other risk factors include high blood pressure, heart disease and atrial fibrillation.
• By reducing your blood pressure, you decrease your chance of a stroke by 4-6 times.

Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Health on how common are strokes in Minnesota and trends in cardiovascular and stroke risk among residents.