Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 30, 2024 · It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain. The blood increases pressure on brain cells and damages them. A stroke is a medical emergency. It's crucial to get medical treatment right away.
Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More - Healthline
WEBNov 9, 2021 · Symptoms of a stroke show up in the body parts controlled by the damaged areas of the brain. The sooner a person having a stroke gets care, the better their outcome is likely to be.
Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
WEBSep 22, 2022 · A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a lack of blood flow to part of your brain. Lack of blood flow will eventually cause permanent brain damage or even death.
Stroke - Wikipedia
WEBStroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly.
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 30, 2024 · A stroke in progress is usually diagnosed in a hospital. If you're having a stroke, your immediate care focuses on reducing brain damage. If you haven't had a stroke but you're worried about your risk, talk to your healthcare professional at your next appointment. What to expect from your doctor
About Stroke | American Stroke Association
WEBStroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures).
Stroke - What Is a Stroke? | NHLBI, NIH
WEBMay 26, 2023 · A stroke is a medical emergency. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. Signs of a stroke can range from mild weakness to paralysis or numbness on one side of the face or body. Other signs may include a sudden and severe headache, sudden weakness, trouble seeing, and trouble speaking or …
Stroke | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
WEBStroke, a leading cause of death, can take away your ability to talk, walk, and think clearly. Stroke can happen to anyone—even if you’re young. Let’s disrupt this disruptor with prevention, treatment, and research.
Stroke - NHS
WEBA stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a …
About Stroke | Stroke | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBMay 15, 2024 · A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. Learn about the health conditions and lifestyle habits that ...
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