Strokes are caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. Bleeding in the brain or a clot in the artery supplying blood to the brain are the two leading causes.[1]<\/sup> When the brain is starved of blood, it is starved of oxygen which leads to cell death.<\/p>\n A stroke is a serious medical condition which requires immediate medical attention. If you think someone is having a stroke you need to act FAST:<\/p>\n F \u2013 Face;<\/strong> the face may be droopy on one side There are currently 101 clinical trials investigating the application of stem cells to treat\u00a0strokes.[5]<\/sup> The potential of cord blood stem cells in the treatment of stroke is exciting. Not only is cord blood easily collected and stored, but it is rich in a wide variety of cells which enhances their ability to bring under control multiple areas which have been affected by neurodegenerative processes. While it is not yet fully understood how cord blood stem cells are able to effect change, they have been shown to decrease infarct size post stroke and assist functional recovery.[6]<\/sup><\/p>\n Scientists at Duke University, North Carolina are testing the effect of cord blood on sufferers of adult ischemic stroke. 100 patients between 18-90 will undergo transfusions after suffering a stroke then be monitored for results. In limited trials so far, patients have recovered motor function and speech ability after stem cell treatment.[7]<\/sup><\/p>\n The therapeutic potential of umbilical cord blood stem cells is great with one scientific review concluding \u201c[Human umbilical cord blood] transplantation is a promising treatment for perinatal and adult ischemic brain injury. The major advantages of [cord blood] cells are their availability, safety, immaturity, and heterogeneous properties.”[8]<\/sup><\/p>\n The information contained in this article is for information purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a medical expert. If you have any concerns about your health we urge you to discuss them with your doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/stroke_325110464.jpg” alt=”Stroke” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_class=”down-arrow” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#bd144f” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”GET YOUR FREE INFO KIT” icon_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” open_icon_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color_tablet=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color_phone=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color_last_edited=”off|phone” open_icon_color_tablet=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” open_icon_color_phone=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” open_icon_color_last_edited=”on|phone” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| padding: 0;|| background: none;|| border: 0;||}||selector h5 {|| text-align: center;|| padding: 10px 20px!important;|| font-size: 28px;|| color: #bd144f!important;\t|| background: #fff;|| border-radius: 60px;|| text-wrap: balance;|| width: fit-content;|| margin-bottom: 1.5em;|| margin-left: auto;|| margin-right: auto;||}||selector div.et_pb_toggle_content {|| padding: 1.5em;|| background: #fff;|| margin-bottom: 2em;||}” icon_color__hover=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” open_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” open_icon_color__hover=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)”]\n\n <\/p>
A \u2013 Arms;<\/strong> numbness or weakness may prevent the affected person being able to lift both arms up
S \u2013 Speech;<\/strong> may be slurred or incomprehensible
T \u2013 Time;<\/strong> is of the essence, call 911 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms[1]<\/sup><\/p>\nStroke Facts<\/h3>\n
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