Stroke Signs and Symptoms WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Stroke Signs and Symptoms
Stroke symptoms typically develop rapidly (seconds to minutes). The symptoms of a stroke are related to the anatomical location of the damage; nature and severity of the symptoms can therefore vary widely. Ischemic strokes usually only affect regional areas of the brain perfused by the blocked artery. Hemorrhagic strokes can affect local areas, but often can also cause more global symptoms due to bleeding and increased intracranial pressure. On the basis of the history and neurological examination, as well as the presence of risk factors, a doctor can rapidly diagnose the anatomical nature of the stroke (i.e. which part of the brain is affected), even if the exact cause is not yet known. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Five major signs of stroke: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs, sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination, and sudden severe headache with no known cause.1
- In most cases, a stroke gives no warning.2
- If noticing any possible signs and symptoms of stroke, seek immediate medical care.2
- Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Signs And Symptoms Of Stroke
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Stroke Symptoms
- ↑ NeurologyChannel: Stroke Signs And Symptoms
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 29, 2009
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: STROKE SIGN AND SYMPTOM, Stroke Symptoms, Symptoms of Stroke
- Last update: Oct. 29, 2009
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