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A stroke is a medical emergency. There are two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the most common type. It is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This keeps blood from flowing to the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. Another cause is stenosis, or narrowing of the artery. This can happen because of atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted briefly. Having a TIA can mean you are at risk for having a more serious stroke. Symptoms of stroke are Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause It is important to treat strokes as quickly as possible. Blood thinners may be used to stop a stroke while it is happening by quickly dissolving the blood clot. Post-stroke rehabilitation can help people overcome disabilities caused by stroke damage. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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A stroke is a medical emergency. There are two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the most common type. It is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This keeps blood from flowing to the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. Another cause is stenosis, or narrowing of the artery. This can happen because of atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted briefly. Having a TIA can mean you are at risk for having a more serious stroke. Symptoms of stroke are Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause It is important to treat strokes as quickly as possible. Blood thinners may be used to stop a stroke while it is happening by quickly dissolving the blood clot. Post-stroke rehabilitation can help people overcome disabilities caused by stroke damage. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Stroke
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. When a stroke occurs, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, sometimes causing permanent brain injury or even death.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/stroke
What is stroke? | Heart and Stroke Foundation
A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to any part of your brain, damaging brain cells. The interrupted blood flow causes damage to your brain. High blood pressure weakens arteries over time and is a major cause of hemorrhagic stroke.
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke
Stroke | cdc.gov
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Get facts about stroke from the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/index.htm
Stroke Health Center
Stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke include a sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, trouble walking or talking, dizziness and slurred speech.
https://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm
Types of Stroke | cdc.gov
Get information from the CDC about the main types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (also called a mini-stroke).
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/types_of_stroke.htm
Stroke | CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident | MedlinePlus
Read about stroke (or cerebrovascular accident, CVA). It is an emergency. It happens when blood flow to your brain stops and brain cells start to die.
https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html
Stroke: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Strokes can be life-threatening and debilitating and can occur with little warning. So why do they happen? In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about strokes, the different types, and the symptoms. We also give tips on preventing a stroke, and the support there is if you are recovering from one.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624
Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More
A 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. Fast treatment is critical to prevent problems such as brain damage and long-term disability. Learn about the types of strokes and their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke
About Stroke | American Stroke Association
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.
https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke
Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Stroke — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an interruption of the brain's blood supply.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

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Stroke
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. When a stroke occurs, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, sometimes causing permanent brain injury or even death.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/stroke
What is stroke? | Heart and Stroke Foundation
A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to any part of your brain, damaging brain cells. The interrupted blood flow causes damage to your brain. High blood pressure weakens arteries over time and is a major cause of hemorrhagic stroke.
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/what-is-stroke
Stroke | cdc.gov
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Get facts about stroke from the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/index.htm
Stroke Health Center
Stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke include a sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, trouble walking or talking, dizziness and slurred speech.
https://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm
Types of Stroke | cdc.gov
Get information from the CDC about the main types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (also called a mini-stroke).
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/types_of_stroke.htm
Stroke | CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident | MedlinePlus
Read about stroke (or cerebrovascular accident, CVA). It is an emergency. It happens when blood flow to your brain stops and brain cells start to die.
https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html
Stroke: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Strokes can be life-threatening and debilitating and can occur with little warning. So why do they happen? In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about strokes, the different types, and the symptoms. We also give tips on preventing a stroke, and the support there is if you are recovering from one.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624
Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More
A 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. Fast treatment is critical to prevent problems such as brain damage and long-term disability. Learn about the types of strokes and their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke
About Stroke | American Stroke Association
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.
https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke
Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Stroke — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an interruption of the brain's blood supply.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

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