Stroke Disease

Effective secondary prevention of cerebral stroke is impossible without knowledge of the causes of this disease. A stroke is a serious (acute) problem with blood circulation in the brain. The reason may be a rupture of, not necessarily a large, vessel; this type of stroke is called hemorrhagic. Or a blood clot blocking the blood…

A mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) is a type of stroke, accompanied by impaired blood circulation and a lack of oxygen supply to certain areas of the brain. Also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a mini-stroke only lasts a few minutes and doesn’t usually result in permanent damage. Still, TIAs can be followed by…

A stroke of the brainstem is a disturbance of blood supply to the specified site of a brain that occurs quickly and unexpectedly. Brain stem stroke is one of the most dangerous clinical conditions. Thus, it is essential to remember the symptoms to call emergency services on time.  The brain stem is the part of…

We’re sure you’ve heard about strokes and why people over the age of 65 should be afraid of them. However, not everyone knows about the causes of a mini-stroke. In a mini-stroke, the brain cells malfunction quickly and cause symptoms similar to a stroke. However, the symptoms and signs of a mini-stroke usually disappear within…

Stroke is one of the most frequent causes of death among all diseases, and doctors also note that over the past decade, the age at which people have a stroke has significantly decreased. Patients who have had strokes are often not exempt from all its effects.  Its consequences are difficult to treat, so it is…

Stroke is a hazardous medical occurrence that can be fatal for the patient. However, there is a massive chance of paralysis in the human body after the stroke. Paralysis is a condition when a person is unable to move their muscles.  The cause of stroke paralysis is a disruption in the transmission of neural impulses…

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a circulatory disturbance that leads to oxygen deprivation in the affected area of the brain. The peculiarity of this condition is that its symptoms are similar to those of a stroke. These symptoms persist for up to 24 hours, after which they often disappear. Since the manifestations and symptoms of…

In moments of a medical emergency, it can be challenging to know precisely what action to take. When someone has a stroke, response time is critical. Stroke is one of the most life-threatening problems. It requires careful, yet reasonably quick, treatment. Getting immediate medical attention is of the utmost importance. But, the first signs of…

You have a wonderful moment with your friends and family. However, the next minute you feel that you can’t move one of your arms. You try to look at yourself in the mirror, and you are terrified. It looks like half of your face is dropping down. The mentioned above are several of the signs…

Stroke is an acute disorder of cerebral circulation. It occurs when the blood vessels in the brain are blocked or ruptured. The blood supply to the cerebral hemispheres is disrupted, neurons starve and die. Stroke is of two main types: ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic stroke. Most often, it is ischemic in more than 80% of…