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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 1, 2024 · The patient with a stroke will typically start therapies very early after a stroke, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. A person can continue to recover from a stroke for many months after a stroke up to a year or even longer. This recovery is a very gradual process. But don't give up.

3. www.flintrehab.com › what-every-stroke-survivor13 Things Every Stroke Survivor Wished You Knew - Flint Rehab

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   • I am not stupid, I am wounded. Please respect me. Stroke does not affect someone’s intelligence. A stroke is a “brain attack” that deprives different areas of the brain of oxygen-rich blood.
   • Be as patient with me the twentieth time you teach me something as you were the first. Stroke recovery means relearning everything for the first time again.
   • Protect my energy. No talk radio, TV, or nervous visitors. During stroke recovery, the brain needs stimulation in order to heal itself. But it needs specific stimulation – and not too much!
   • Make eye contact with me. I am in here – come find me. Encourage me. If someone avoided eye contact with you, it would probably be upsetting, annoying, and hurtful.

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5. www.webmd.com › stroke › ssA Visual Guide to Understanding Stroke - WebMD

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   Mar 18, 2024 · A stroke is a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. This can ...

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Pain. Pain, numbness or other feelings may occur in the parts of the body affected by stroke. If a stroke causes you to lose feeling in the left arm, you may develop a tingling sensation in that arm. Changes in behavior and self-care. People who have had strokes may become more withdrawn.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeWhat is a stroke? A Mayo Clinic expert explains - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 8, 2022 · Strokes happen in two ways. In the first, a blocked artery can cut off blood to an area of the brain. And this is known as an ischemic stroke. 85% of strokes are of this type. The second type of stroke happens when a blood vessel can leak or burst. So the blood spills into the brain tissue or surrounding the brain.

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   In time, this can block blood flow and lead to a stroke. If you have high cholesterol, work with a doctor to lower it. Control your diabetes. Untreated diabetes can damage blood vessels and lead to narrowed arteries and stroke. Follow a doctor’s suggestions for keeping diabetes under control. Eat healthy foods.

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   Is a stroke a medical emergency?

   • A stroke is a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, call 911 right away.

   A Visual Guide to Understanding Stroke - WebMD

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   How is a stroke treated?

   • Treatment depends on the type of stroke and may include medications, surgery, other procedures, and rehabilitation. Ischemic stroke treatments: Drug therapy is the most common treatment for strokes caused by a blood clot. The two most common drug therapies for stroke are:

   Stroke: Signs, Causes, and Treatment - National Institute on Aging

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   What should I do if I have a stroke?

   • If you're having a stroke, your immediate care focuses on reducing brain damage. If you haven't had a stroke but you're worried about your risk, talk to your healthcare professional at your next appointment. In the emergency room, you may see an emergency medicine specialist or a doctor trained in brain conditions, known as a neurologist.

   Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   What happens if a loved one has a stroke?

   • It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, call 911 right away. Call 911 right away about signs of a stroke, which may include sudden:

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   Why do I need surgery if I have a stroke?

   • Medicines also can lower the pressure in your brain, lower blood pressure, prevent spasms of the blood vessels and prevent seizures. If the area of bleeding is large, you may need surgery to remove the blood and relieve pressure on your brain. Surgery also may be used to repair blood vessel damage associated with hemorrhagic strokes.

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   How is an ischemic stroke treated?

   • During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding into the brain. To treat an ischemic stroke, blood flow must quickly be restored to the brain. This may be done with: Emergency IV medicine.

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10. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › how-to-recognize-aHow to recognize a ministroke or stroke — and what to do

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    Nov 10, 2020 · BE-FAST when recognizing a stroke or TIA. The ASA coined the mnemonic FAST to help people recognize stroke symptoms. The first three letters, which stand for F ace drooping, A rm weakness, and S peech difficulties) account for about 75% of the symptoms people experience during a stroke. (The T stands for T ime to call 911.)