Stroke (patient information)

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How do I know if I have stroke and what are the symptoms of stroke?

There are two major kinds of stroke. The first, called an ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel or artery in the brain. About 80 percent of all strokes are ischemic. The second, known as a hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel in the brain that breaks and bleeds into the brain. About 20 percent of strokes are hemorrhagic.

Who is at risk for stroke?

• Hypertension
• Heart disease,such as coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Increasing age

Where to find medical care for stroke?

Directions to Hospitals Treating stroke

Copyleft Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stroke.html

http://www.medicinenet.com/stroke/article.htm

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150