Stroke

Question 1

What is a stroke a result of?

Answer 1

A damaged blood vessel (usually one supplying blood to the brain).

Question 2

When does a hemorrhagic stroke occur?

Answer 2

Blood vessel bursts due to high pressure in the vessel and hemorrhage (internal bleeding) occurs in the brain,

Question 3

When does an ischemic stroke occur?

Answer 3

A clot in a blood vessels prevents the blood supply (and thus, O2) from reaching the brain, and brain tissue dies.

Question 4

What do stroke symptoms depend on?

Answer 4

Can vary depending on which vessel is affected

Question 5

Where are stroke symptoms typically experienced?

Answer 5

On the opposite side of the body from the affected side of the brain.

Question 6

What are symptoms sometimes?

Answer 6

Sometimes reversible, sometimes permanent.

Question 7

What are common symptoms of a stroke? (5)

Answer 7

-Sudden weakness or numbness.
-Sudden severe headache.
-Sudden dizziness or loss of balance.
-Sudden vision problems.
-Slurred speech or comprehension difficulty, confusion