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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Symptoms of stroke include: Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying. A person having a stroke may be confused, slur words or may not be able to understand speech. Numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg. This often affects just one side of the body.

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Stroke. A stroke is your brain’s equivalent of a heart attack, happening when there’s an issue with blood flow to part of your brain. This can happen when blood vessels are blocked or because of bleeding in your brain. Strokes are a life-threatening emergency, and immediate medical attention is critical to prevent permanent damage or death.

3. www.healthline.com › health › strokeStroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More - Healthline

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   Nov 9, 2021 · Stroke symptoms can include: paralysis. numbness or weakness in the arm, face, and leg, especially on one side of the body. trouble speaking or understanding others. slurred speech. confusion ...

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4. www.stroke.org › en › about-strokeAbout Stroke | American Stroke Association

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   Stroke 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). When that happens, part of the brain cannot ...

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5. www.ninds.nih.gov › disorders › strokeStroke | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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   Nov 28, 2023 · A stroke is a brain attack. It is a sudden interruption of continuous blood flow to the brain and a medical emergency. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or narrowed, or when a blood vessel bursts and spills blood into the brain. Just like a heart attack, a stroke requires immediate medical attention.

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   What does a stroke feel like?

   • Patients may experience strange feelings such as tingling, hearing loss, unusual visual episodes, dizziness, nausea, headaches, confusion, clumsiness or slurred speech. A stroke can involve any region of the brain from the area that controls judgment and behavior to the area that controls movement of the left thumb.

   Understanding Stroke Premonitions - Verywell Health

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   How serious is a mini stroke?

   • A mini stroke often passes, but can lead to a more massive stroke if left untreated. This can mean the difference between being able to function throughout your normal life, or experiencing permanent damage or death. Mini strokes may sound less serious, but in reality, they are not.

   TIA or Mini-Stroke

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   What are the symptoms of a mini stroke?

   • • Trouble walking, nausea, dizziness, or lack of coordination, motor skills and/or balance. • Slurred speech and/or trouble speaking. • Sudden severe headache. • Sudden confusion and/or trouble understanding. • Blurred, doubled vision and/or loss of vision. Mini stroke symptoms may include speech difficulties.

   What are the Signs of a Stroke? (with pictures)

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StrokeStroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke (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. [5] There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. [5] Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly.

9. www.cdc.gov › stroke › indexAbout Stroke | Stroke | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...

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   May 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 ...