Brain & Nervous System Diseases and Conditions

12 Common Myths About Strokes

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You’re Not in The Clear After a Stroke

Believe it or not, although not super common, it is possible to have more than one stroke. Some people even have multiple. This is more likely to be the case when an individual suffers from a “mini stroke.” Even if your symptoms seemed to have magically disappeared on their own, you are not in the clear. According to one research study, almost 15% of “mini stroke” sufferers suffered a full-on stroke at the time of a three-month follow-up.