During the show, Zorba and Tom discussed the rising awareness that strokes can strike at any age, especially in children and teenagers. Quoting ABC News’ article on the issue, “stroke occurs with two to four times more frequency in children and teenagers than was previously thought.”
To find out more about Pediatric Stroke, you can visit the American Heart Association’s stroke division or learn more here and here.
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