Treating Strokes
with Cord Blood

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 130,000 Americans each year.  On average, one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes.  People of all ages and backgrounds can have a stroke.”

Fortunately there is promising research on the benefits of stem cell therapies for stroke victims. More than 100 studies have been reported by the National Institutes of Health, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some therapies would facilitate or improve the recovery and rehabilitation after a stroke. Other research focuses on the ability to repair damage done during a stroke.

• American Stroke Association
• American Stroke Foundation
• Kessler Foundation: Stroke Research
• Know Stroke: Know the Signs. Act In Time
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• Stanford School of Medicine: Stroke Center
• WebMD: Stroke Overview