Everything you need to know about strokes
What is stroke?
Stroke occurs when a brain vessel is occluded (ischemic stroke) or ruptured (hemorrhagic stroke). Consequences on patients from an occlusion or rupture of a brain vessel depends on the size and location of the resulting brain lesion.
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Stroke Symptoms
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FACE
Facial Drooping
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ARMS
Arm weakness
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SPEECH
Speech difficulties
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TIME
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