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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