Myths vs.Facts on stroke from the National Stroke Association

Missing a few facts.
http://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/what-stroke/stroke-facts

Although stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability, many myths surround this disease. Test how much you know about stroke today

MYTH	FACT
MYTH: Stroke cannot be prevented.	FACT: Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable.
MYTH: There is no treatment for stroke.	FACT: At any sign of stroke call 9-1-1- immediately. Treatment may be available.
MYTH: Stroke only affects the elderly.	FACT: Stroke can happen to anyone at any time.
MYTH: Stroke happens in the heart.	FACT: Stroke is a "brain attack".
MYTH: Stroke recovery only happens for the first few months after a stroke.	FACT: Stroke recovery is a lifelong process.
MYTH: Strokes are rare.	FACT: There are nearly 7 million stroke survivors in the U.S. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.
MYTH: Strokes are not hereditary.	FACT: Family history of stroke increases your chance for stroke.
MYTH: If stroke symptoms go away, you don’t have to see a doctor.	FACT: Temporary stroke symptoms are called transient ischemic attacks (TIA). They are warning signs prior to actual stroke and need to be taken seriously.

MISSING:
MYTH: Getting to a stroke hospital in 4.5 hours will allow the doctors to completely reverse the effects of the stroke.
FACT:  tPA only works to completely reverse the stroke 12% of the time.

MYTH:  Your doctors have the expertise and therapy protocols to get you recovered.
FACT:   Only 10% of stroke patients almost fully recover. There are no publicly available stoke rehab protocols.

MYTH: You can hire the best stroke doctor in the world to get yourself recovered.
FACT: The best stroke doctor still can't beat the previous fact. Your recovery is all up to the work you put in. Your doctor has almost zilch to do with your recovery