Brain Stroke

• What is brain stroke?

Stroke is a problem that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain.

• What are the causes of brain stroke?

Causes of strokes include:

1. Ischemia (loss of blood supply)
2. Hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain
3. High blood pressure
4. High cholesterol
5. Diabetes
6. Smoke

• What are the symptoms of brain stroke?

The most common symptoms of a stroke are:

1. Weakness or numbness on the body
2. Loss of vision or dimming in eyes
3. Loss of speech, or difficulty talking
4. Sudden, severe headache with no cause

• What are the different types of brain stroke?

There are three main types of stroke:

1. Transient ischemic attack
2. Ischemic stroke
3. Hemorrhagic stroke.

• What is the treatment for brain stroke?

The treatment for brain stroke are:

1. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
2. Anticoagulants
3. Antiplatelet drugs
4. Statins
5. Blood pressure drugs

• How to prevent a brain stroke?

Brain stroke can be prevented by:

1. Lower blood pressure
2. Lose weight
3. Exercise more
4. Treat atrial fibrillation
5. Treat diabetes
6. Quit smoking