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Maine Cardiovascular Health Program Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Maine and the United States. It occurs when the blood vessels leading to the brain or become blocked. Reducing your risk and knowing the signs and sometimes can reduce the occurrence and improve outcomes in the event a stroke were to occur.

Stroke Resources

Media Messages

  • Radio: Stroke Can Happen at Any Time - stroke survivor
  • Radio: That's What We're Here For - Maine EMS
  • Video: Stroke It Could Happen To You
  • Video: Doug Rafferty 1
  • Video: Doug Rafferty 2

Stroke Presentation

  • Face Stroke Before it Faces You - Power Point Presentation