A stroke is damage to the brain that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or gets blocked by a blood clot.
Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brain starts to die.
The part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can't work well.
Quick treatment can help limit the damage and increase the chance of a full recovery.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
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