Stroke

Definition

Stroke is damage to brain tissue as a result of blockage or bleeding in cerebral vessels.

Symptoms

  • Percentage shift
  • Weakness in an arm or leg
  • speech disorder
  • vision loss

Reasons

Hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, smoking.

Diagnosis

Brain CT or MRI, Doppler ultrasound.

Treatment

Thrombolytic therapy, mechanical thrombectomy, rehabilitation.

Which Polyclinic Should You Apply To?

Neurology Polyclinic

What to Do in an Emergency?

If you experience symptoms of stroke, call 112 immediately.

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