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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on stroke.

  1. Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD

    What you should know about TIA and stroke

    A TIA, often called a “mini-stroke,” is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. The word “transient” means short-lived, and unlike a stroke, TIAs…

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    Public cautioned vs. holiday heart syndrome

    The Department of Health warns against holiday heart syndrome, urging the public to avoid excessive alcohol and food consumption to prevent stroke and heart…