What is an AVM? An AVM = arteriovenous malformation. A brain AVM = abnormal tangle of poorly formed arteries and veins in the brain. Click here to download a free iBook (on iTunes) about brain arteriovenous malformations. Interactive overview on what you need to know for brain AVMs. Quick and easy read. Free to share … More October Is AVM Awareness Month
A severe headache that can be characterized as “thunderclap” or “worst headache of life” is considered an emergency. This can be a sign of a hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a brain aneurysm that has burst open. This is a life-threatening emergency. Click here to read more about subarachnoid hemorrhage from … More When A Headache Is A Life-Threatening Emergency
In the U.S. someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Watch and share this video to help spread awareness. #StrokeAwareness https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=POlmGdHD0Us&feature=youtu.be
A. Free WiFi B. Los Angeles rush hour traffic C. Ischemic stroke warning signs & symptoms Answer – C Knowing these signs & symptoms for ischemic stroke is the first step. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, where there is a blockage within the artery, preventing blood flow into the brain, causing millions of … More What Is F.A.S.T?
Dr. Li-Mei Lin 