Kevin M. Barrett, M.D., vascular neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida and co-director of the Mayo Clinic Primary Stroke Center, offers tips to minimize the risk of an unexpected visit to the emergency room this holiday season. Several studies have shown that the incidence of heart attack and stroke increase in December and January, particularly on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. More on this on the Mayo Clinic News Network: http://mayocl.in/HolidayHeartTips