[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 184 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2175-E2176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     COMMEMORATING WORLD STROKE DAY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
commemorate World Stroke Day, which was observed on October 29th. 
Although I was unable to commemorate this day when it occurred, it's 
never too late to raise awareness about this devastating disease.
  On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in America, and it's the 
fourth leading cause of death in our country. A stroke is essentially a 
``brain attack'' that occurs when

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blood flow is interrupted to the brain, either by a blood clot or the 
breaking of a blood vessel.
  I urge my colleagues and constituents to learn about the risks and 
warning signs associated with stroke, and to join me in honoring the 
seven million stroke survivors, their caregivers and families in 
recognition of this World Stroke Day.

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