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Bookmark or Share- Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicSome strokes lead to only mild symptoms, and others are more severe and have a major impact on speech, strength, swallowing, walking, and vision. The patient with a stroke will typically start therapies very early after a stroke, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
- Stroke - What Is a Stroke? | NHLBI, NIHLearn what a stroke is, including the two types of stroke. Know the immediate steps to take in a medical emergency.
- About Stroke - American Stroke AssociationStroke 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).
- Types of Stroke and Treatment | American Stroke AssociationLearn the various types of stroke and related treatments. Proper care can save lives and improve quality of life. Occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed. It accounts for 87% of all strokes. Acute ischemic stroke infographic. Occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures.
- Stroke | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeLearn the signs of stroke and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. Know all the sudden symptoms of stroke and act F.A.S.T. to recognize stroke and get immediate treatment. Explore assessment and treatment tools, research, and resources, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
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