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  1. Stroke

    Also known as: cerebrovascular accident, CVA
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    Occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or blocked completely, which prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    May be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    What does a stroke feel like?
    Patients may experience strange feelings such as tingling, hearing loss, unusual visual episodes, dizziness, nausea, headaches, confusion, clumsiness or slurred speech. A stroke can involve any region of the brain from the area that controls judgment and behavior to the area that controls movement of the left thumb.

    Understanding Stroke Premonitions - Verywell Health

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    How serious is a mini stroke?
    A mini stroke often passes, but can lead to a more massive stroke if left untreated. This can mean the difference between being able to function throughout your normal life, or experiencing permanent damage or death. Mini strokes may sound less serious, but in reality, they are not.

    TIA or Mini-Stroke

    www.strokeeducation.info/types/tia/
    What are the symptoms of a mini stroke?
    • Trouble walking, nausea, dizziness, or lack of coordination, motor skills and/or balance. • Slurred speech and/or trouble speaking. • Sudden severe headache. • Sudden confusion and/or trouble understanding. • Blurred, doubled vision and/or loss of vision. Mini stroke symptoms may include speech difficulties.

    What are the Signs of a Stroke? (with pictures)

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  2. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

    Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes and risk factors of stroke, and how to prevent and treat it.… See more

    Overview

    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 di… See more

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    Symptoms

    If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay attention to the time the symptoms … See more

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    Causes

    There are two main causes of stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blocked artery in the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by leaking or bursting of a blood vessel in th… See more

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    Complications

    A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities. Complications depend on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part is affected. Complicati… See more

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  2. Merriam Webster
    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroke

    Stroke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5601

    Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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  4. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke

    Stroke - Wikipedia

    WEBStroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident ( CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. [5] . There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of …

  5. American Stroke Association
    https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke

    About Stroke | American Stroke Association

  6. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stroke

    Stroke | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

  7. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/stroke/stroke-overview

    Stroke Overview - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and …

  8. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/stroke/stroke

    What Is a Stroke? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

  9. Johns Hopkins Medicine
    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/.../stroke

    Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine

  10. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/about/index.html

    About Stroke | Stroke | CDC

  11. NHLBI, NIH
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/stroke

    Stroke - What Is a Stroke? | NHLBI, NIH

  12. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke

    Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types & More - Healthline

  13. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/about.htm

    About Stroke | cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  14. AHA/ASA Journals
    https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/str.0b013e318296aeca

    An Updated Definition of Stroke for the 21st Century | Stroke

  15. MedlinePlus
    https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html

    Stroke | CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident | MedlinePlus

  16. American Stroke Association
    https://www.stroke.org/-/media/Stroke-Files/Stroke...
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    Explaining Stroke - American Stroke Association

  17. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/index.htm

    Stroke | cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  18. American Stroke Association
    https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms

    Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs | American Stroke Association

  19. Medical News Today
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624

    Stroke: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - Medical …

  20. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/...

    Signs and Symptoms | National Institute of Neurological …

  21. National Center for Biotechnology Information
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7409792

    Stroke: causes and clinical features - PMC - National Center for ...

  22. Cambridge Dictionary
    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stroke

    STROKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

  23. NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke

    Stroke - NHS

  24. Stroke Foundation - Australia
    https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/learn/what-is-a-stroke

    What is a stroke? | Stroke Foundation - Australia

  25. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/about

    About High Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure | CDC