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A stroke or “brain attack” occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable.
There are 2 main types of strokes.
Ischemic Stroke – occurs when blood clots or fatty deposits block blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Blockages may form in or near the brain. Or, clots may form elsewhere in the body and travel to the brain.
Hemorrhagic (Bleeding) Stroke – results from a ruptured blood vessel inside the brain or on the brain’s surface. When a vessel ruptures, the blood supply to brain cells is cut off. In addition, pooling blood from the rupture can damage brain tissue.
Stroke symptoms include sudden:
Learn to recognize a stroke because time lost is brain lost.
This simple test will help you detect stroke symptoms and act F.A.S.T.
F=Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A=Arm. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S=Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T=Time. If you observe any of these signs, call 9–1–1 or get to the nearest stroke center or hospital.
A transient ischemic attack is a «warning stroke» or «mini stroke» that produces stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce your risk of a major stroke. The usual TIA symptoms are the same as those of stroke, only temporary.
Depending on the cause, some treatments may include:
After a stroke, rehabilitation will begin soon after. There are many rehabilitation services that will be offered depending on which type of stroke occurred. Some of the rehabilitation services include physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.
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