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Recovering From a Massive Stroke
Since strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., everybody should be able to recognize them. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off and oxygen can’t reach it. When this happens, there are devastating consequences to brain cells that control certain parts of the body. Strokes can be either minor or massive, but understanding the severity of a stroke will offer insight into how both kinds can be treated. The ability to recover from any stroke depends on how long it lasts and how quickly a sufferer gets medical attention. In...
What Does A Stroke Feel Like?
Like heart attacks, strokes are sudden and can be fatal. They are “brain attacks” because they happen when a blood clot blocks an artery to the brain, stopping oxygen flow and killing brain cells. And as with a heart attack, knowing how to recognize the early signs of a stroke will help you get the medical treatment you need, shorten your recovery time, and reduce the risk of severe, long-lasting consequences. Understanding the signs of a stroke—either in yourself or in someone else—is very important, especially if you are among the population that’s most at risk for experiencing one. Symptoms can vary from person...
How a Stroke is Treated
The road to recovery after a stroke is different for everybody. Treating a stroke varies depending on the type of stroke suffered—whether ischemic (caused by a blood clot) or hemorrhagic (caused by a brain bleed). Every patient is different, and strokes do not affect each person in the same way. Regardless of the type of stroke, the most important thing to do is to seek treatment as quickly as possible. This is crucial in order to reduce the risk of long-term brain damage and start recovering right away. Treatment plans may include surgery, medications, and/or physical/speech/other therapies. If you do think you’re...
What Causes a Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms and Risk Factors
The idea of a stroke can be frightening because it comes without warning and can cause a number of life-altering disabilities. Unfortunately, nearly 800,000 people will experience a new or recurrent stroke every year, and stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. While stroke is a leading cause of disability, it is also the leading cause of preventable disability. In fact, research shows that up to 80 percent of strokes could have been prevented. By understanding the root causes of a stroke you can minimize your risk of having one. Below, we cover the different types of strokes that can occur as well as...
