Stroke

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A stroke is a medical condition where the blood supply to the brain is either blocked or a blood vessel within the brain ruptures, causing brain cells to die due to lack of oxygen and nutrients.

Impact of Gene Variants

Genetic factors significantly influence the risk of stroke. Certain genetic disorders can cause or increase your risk of stroke.

Ways to Recognize Problems

Symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, difficulty understanding speech, severe headache with no known cause, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination.

Ways to Improve

Stroke recovery includes physical therapy and occupational therapy to help regain movement and coordination skills you may have lost because of the stroke. Brain exercises can help recover some of the brain’s capabilities.

Did you know

Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide, with 15 million people suffering stroke each year.