Today is world stroke day. Strokes area leading cause of disability and death in the US. Elevated blood pressure, smoking, and cardiac disease increase your risk of having a stroke. The Center for Disease Control reports approximately 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year. That is equal to someone having a stroke every 40 seconds. If you or a loved one is at risk of a stroke or has suffered from a stroke, our providers at Aveon can help.