(C) Body protection. Paragraph (e)(3) of 1910.156 provides an option for fire brigade members to achieve body protection. Fire brigade members may wear a fire-resistive coat in combination with fully extended boots, or they may wear a fire-resistive coat in combination with protective trousers.
Ischemic (Clots) TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) Ischemic stroke occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures. Two types of weakened blood vessels usually cause hemorrhagic stroke: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). But the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke is uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure).
Stroke by the Numbers. 1  Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. 2  A stroke happens every 40 seconds. 3  Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. 4  Every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke. 5  Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. 6  Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.