Average age of stroke strikes earlier: now 65yrs from 71yrs

Idaho Falls, ID - Stroke is being seen more regularly at younger ages, moving the average age of stroke victims from 71 to a much earlier 65 years of age. EIRMC's Dr. Garland speaks to the media about this trend and tells people how they can improve their stroke risk. Click here for the story.

Recently, stroke moved from the 3rd leading cause of death to 4th, but this new statistic is a wake up call and EIRMC urges everyone to understand stroke symptoms and what to do in case someone near you is suffering a stroke. On EIRMC.com you can Take a Quiz to assess your stroke health, discover why a Primary Stroke Center is the best place in case of stroke, or Take a Class to learn how to improve your risk of stroke.