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Bookmark or Share- Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More - HealthlineA stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching...
- Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicIt 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: Signs, Causes, and Treatment | National Institute on ...Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of serious adult disability. Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can — and do — occur at any age. The good news is that most strokes can be prevented, and there are steps you can take that may lower your chance of having a stroke.
- Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & TypesA stroke is your brain’s version of a heart attack, making it a critical, life-threatening medical emergency. Strokes are also time-sensitive, and delays in care can lead to permanent brain damage and death. Strokes can be frightening for those who experience them or people nearby.
- About Stroke | American Stroke AssociationA stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die. Up to 80% of strokes may be prevented. What are the types of stroke?
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