Stroke
Stroke also known as a cerebravascular accident, is a medical emergency that occurs when blood does not reach the brain and brain cells can quickly die potentially causing brain damage. This can occur secondary to a blood clot or other blockage in an artery to the brain or may possibly be secondary to a blood vessel bursting with bleeding in the brain. The majority of strokes can be prevented with early detection and appropriate treatment.
The warning signs of a stroke may include sudden visual problems, numbness in the face or in an extremity, disorientation, difficultly walking, loss of balance, or a sudden painful headache.
There are certain risk factors related to the development of a stroke including increasing age, family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and cigarette smoking.
Prevention may include early detection of hypertension or high blood pressure and appropriate treatment. An electrocardiogram and blood testing is important. In addition, vascular ultrasound of the carotid arteries can be useful in detecting early blockages of blood flow to the brain region. More sophisticated testing may be indicated in certain situations.
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