Here are some startling statistics; Every year, over 790,000 people are affected by the devastating impact of stroke.That is an average of a stroke every 40 seconds and of those, a victim dies every 3 minutes. It is the second leading cause of death in women, surpassing even breast cancer and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. As stroke is an attack on the brain, it is one of the leading causes of disability in adults and is the number one reason for nursing home admissions. The fact is, most strokes ARE preventable! Early screening is critical at the tip of the spear in stroke prevention as it gives both you and your doctor the opportunity to take preemptive measures in winning back your health before stroke can occur.