Guide To Significant Stroke Causes And Risk Factors

A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency where an individual experiences brain damage caused by a lack of blood supply to parts of the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when one of the blood vessels in the brain ruptures and begins to bleed into the brain tissues. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blockage occurs from a clot or embolus lodged in a blood vessel in the brain. Symptoms include facial numbness and weakness, trouble speaking, confusion, balance loss, coordination loss, sudden severe headache, vision issues, and difficulty walking.

Patients will need emergency stroke treatment. In many cases, this will involve emergency intravenous medication.