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As per the CDC, a stroke is also referred to as a brain attack since it is very similar to a heart attack. In both cases, the flow of blood is obstructed. Strangely, there is a connection between the heart and brain. Researchers know for sure that when a person has a healthy heart, strokes can be prevented. More...
Early Warning Signs Of A Stroke
There are times when the brain does not get sufficient amount of nutrients and oxygen. This usually occurs when there is a problem with the blood flow to the brain. The flow of blood can be obstructed due to plaque buildup or weak blood vessels. When the brain is starved for oxygen and nutrients, it results in a stroke. A stroke can cause permanent damage to that part of the brain where blood flow is reduced or stopped. Therefore, knowing the early warning signs of a stroke is extremely important. If a person is aware of the warning signs, he/she can get emergency medical treatment before the full stroke occurs and causes permanent brain damage. More...
A stroke is caused when there is a lack of blood supply to the brain leading to permanent cell damage. According to a report in 2009, there is no definitive cure for stroke, but there are different methods and approaches to address the problem. However, there are several ways to prevent a stroke and different treatments for people who are prone to strokes. They can help in minimizing the damage to the brain and body. More...
What Happens To The Body During A Stroke ?
A stroke is caused when there is a sudden obstruction to the blood flow into the brain. The neurons reproduce constantly inside the brain and when there is no oxygen supply they stop reproducing. This directly leads to brain damage also known as stroke. The brain does have some minimal ability to compensate the damage for such sudden changes. However, a stroke should be treated as an emergency because it can kill the neurons at an alarming rate. More...
Short Term Memory Loss In Stroke Patients
A short term memory loss is often confused with Alzheimer’s. A stroke patient has a high possibility of experiencing short term memory loss, which is also called vascular dementia. This type of memory loss is extremely debilitating. Short term memory loss is caused when the blood flow to the brain does not occur for some reason. The cortex is the region that controls learning, reasoning, speaking and remembering. When the cortex is not functioning properly, a person tends to have problems in all these areas. This can happen as a result of a massive stroke or several smaller strokes. More...
What Are The After Effects Of A Stroke ?
A blood clot blocks the arteries and the blood vessels and as a result it leads to cerebro-vascular stroke. When the blood flow to the brain is obstructed, the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients and the nerve cells start dying fast. The effects of stroke depend on which side of the brain has been affected. The severity of the stroke plays a large role in the recovery of the patient. There are some common after effects of stroke that stroke patients go through. More...
Increased Risk Of Stroke Recurrence In First 3 Months
Myocardial infarction (MI) is the case of repeated strokes and a research shows that there is increased number of deaths during the initial four years of hospitalization for a stroke due to MI. Hence, there is an increased risk of stroke recurrence in the first 3 months. More...
