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2. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke can be classified into two major categories: ischemic and hemorrhagic. [20] Ischemic stroke is caused by interruption of the blood supply to the brain, while hemorrhagic stroke results from the rupture of a blood vessel or an abnormal vascular structure. About 87% of stroke is ischemic, with the rest being hemorrhagic.

3. Why just one stroke symptom means you should call 999 ... - AOL

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   The NHS has updated its guidance on recognising stroke symptoms in a major new campaign. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Food. Games. Health. Home & Garden. News. Shopping ...

4. The Unexpected Stroke Sign Most People Miss, According to a ...

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   "Other stroke danger signs to watch for can include blurry vision, sudden severe headaches, drowsiness and nausea or vomiting," Dr. Benson says. "Paying attention to these early symptoms of a ...

5. Knowing the Signs of Stroke - AOL

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   May 19—(Family Features) Stroke can happen to anyone — it happens to more than 800,000 people every year in the United States. Knowing the signs of stroke and how to prevent it can help ...

6. FAST (stroke) - Wikipedia

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   FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic device to help early recognition and detection of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm (or leg) weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services. [1] F - Facial drooping - A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard ...

7. Focal neurologic signs - Wikipedia

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   Focal neurological deficits may be caused by a variety of medical conditions such as head trauma, [1] tumors or stroke; or by various diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis or as a side effect of certain medications such as those used in anesthesia. [2] Neurological soft signs are a group of non-focal neurologic signs. [3]

8. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   A stroke is like the brain’s version of a heart attack — and is also life-threatening. When the blood flow to the heart is blocked, we call it a heart attack. ... Sudden severe headaches with ...

9. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Nine in ten people with cerebral venous thrombosis have a headache; this tends to worsen over the period of several days, but may also develop suddenly (thunderclap headache). [3] The headache may be the only symptom. [5] Many have symptoms of stroke: inability to move one or more limbs, weakness on one side of the face or difficulty speaking ...