Stroke

Stroke

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. If the blood flow is cut off for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen and the brain cells could die causing lasting damage.

 

There are two major types of stroke:

  1. Ischemic stroke- occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. If the clot formed in an artery that has narrowed this stroke is called a thrombotic stroke. Ischemic strokes may be caused by a sticky substance called plaque that can clog your arteries.
  2. Hemorrhagic stroke- occurs after a clot has broken from another place in the blood vessels of the brain, or from some other part of the body, and travels up to the brain. This is called a cerebral embolism, or an embolic stroke.

 

The five symptoms of a stroke. Remember F>A>S>T

F– Face drooping, or inability to smile

A– Arm weakness

S– Speech is slurred

T– Time to call for emergency service (dependent upon the time of the stroke or medical condition history of the patient, there might be benefit of a known medication Alteplase® to restore blood flow.)

 

DISCLAIMER

This article is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not to suggest nor diagnose any disease state. ALWAYS seek professional help from a medically licensed professional.

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