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A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."
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Symptoms
The symptoms of stroke depend on what part of the brain is damaged. In some cases, a person may not even be aware that ...
Causes
Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. A stroke can happen when: A blood vessel carrying blood to...
Tests
In diagnosing a stroke, knowing how the symptoms developed is important. The symptoms may be severe at the beginning of...
Treatments
A stroke is a medical emergency. Physicians have begun to call it a "brain attack" to stress that getting treatment imm...
Alternative Therapies
Additional support and resources are available from the American Stroke Association - www.strokeassociation.org.
Complications
Problems due to loss of mobility (joint contractures, pressure sores; Permanent loss of movement or sensation of a part...
Prevention
To help prevent a stroke: Get screened for high blood pressure at least every 2 years, especially if you have a family ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if someone has symptoms of a stroke. Stroke requires immediate treatment...
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