Situations That Could Cause A Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke - hemorrhagic
Treatment
A stroke is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment can save lives and reduce disability. Call 911 or your local emergency number or seek immediate medical care at the first signs of a stroke.
It is very important for people who are having stroke symptoms to get to a hospital as quickly as...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
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