Stroke

A stroke, also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident, is a medical condition in which blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or blocked causing cell... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Facial drooping, inability to walk, move, or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, trouble seeing
• Complications:  Persistent vegetative state
• Causes:  Ischemic (blockage) and hemorrhagic (bleeding)
• Risk factors:  Age, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, previous TIA, atrial fibrillation, air pollution
• Diagnostic method:  Based on symptoms and medical imaging
• Differential diagnosis:  Low blood sugar
• Treatment:  Thrombolysis, thrombectomy (if ischemic), supportive care, surgery (if hemorrhagic)
• Medication:  Alteplase, tenecteplase (if ischemic)
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