Can stroke cause death?

Abstract. Stroke mortality is an important national health statistic and represents a frequent endpoint for epidemiologic studies. Several methods have been used to determine cause of death after stroke, but their agreement and reliability are unknown. read more

Stroke can occur when some deposit or plaque from a blood vessel travels and obstructs blood supply in the brain or when there is a bleeding or hemorrhage within brain causing pressure over the brain. These conditions can affect the body parts as per the area involved in the brain and cause paralysis. read more

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Because it's so deadly, you should be prepared with palliative care options. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. read more

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. 1,2 About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. 2 Get more quick facts about stroke. read more