While the symptoms and risk factors for heart attacks are widely known, many people are unfamiliar with the signs of brain attacks – also known as strokes. In this episode of "The Best of Health," our guest is Kelly Condefer, MD – a neurologist at Confluence Health – who discusses the symptoms, treatments and risk factors for brain attacks.

• What exactly is a stroke?
• Are there different types of stroke?
• What are the signs/symptoms of a stroke?
• What should you do if you think you or a loved one is having a stroke?
• Can strokes be treated with medicine?
• How can you decrease your risk of stroke?

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