Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment Stroke Strokes happen when a blood clot or broken vessel prevents blood from getting to your brain They can be fatal and need immediate treatment Call 911 or your local emergency services number right away if you think you or someone you’re with is having a stroke The BE FAST acronym can help you spot symptoms
Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients Brain cells begin to die in minutes Another type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke It 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
About Stroke - American Stroke Association Get a step-by-step explanation of stroke Learn about the different types and effects on the brain, along with prevention tools
Stroke Overview - National Institute of Neurological . . . Stroke may cause problems with thinking, awareness, attention, learning, judgment, and memory Some people with stroke have a “neglect” syndrome, which means that they have no knowledge of one side of their body (usually the left side), or one side of the visual field, and are unaware of the problem A person with stroke may be unaware of his or her surroundings, or may be unaware of the
About Stroke | Stroke | CDC A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death Learn about the health conditions and lifestyle habits that can increase your risk for stroke What happens in the brain during a stroke? The brain controls our movements, stores our memories, and is the source of our thoughts, emotions, and language
Overview of Stroke - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders . . . Treatment of hemorrhagic stroke may include medications and procedures to control blood pressure and relieve pressure around the brain and surgery to correct the source of bleeding Recovery after a stroke depends on many factors, such as the location and amount of brain damage, the person’s age, and the presence of other disorders
Stroke - Harvard Health A stroke can also occur when a clot forms elsewhere in the body, breaks off, and travels through the bloodstream until it lodges in an artery to the brain A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke warning sign