Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood supply to parts of brain is interrupted or reduced preventing the brain tissue from getting enough oxygen and nutrients. It is a medical emergency. Stroke can be ischemic stroke where brain blood vessels get narrowed/occluded or hemorrhagic stroke where there is leaking from a blood vessel

Symptoms

• Symptoms include slurred speech, difficulty in understanding what others are speaking, weakness/paralyses of face/arm/leg, visual disturbances, headache and vomiting, trouble walking

Diagnosis

• Blood tests and imaging forms the main stay of diagnosis

Treatment

• Treatment includes lifestyle changes, controlling blood pressure, managing diabetes, regular exercise, limiting alcohol intake, preventive medications like antiplatelet and anticoagulant