Stroke

 

What is Stroke❓

 A blood clot or bleed in the brain 🧠

 Normally caused by a blood clot

 Brain cells do not get oxygen supplied to them 🧠

 Symptoms last longer than a day ⌛

 

What are the symptoms of Stroke❓

 Weakness of limbs

 Problems with vision, speech and balance 👁

 Confusion

 Numbness

 

How do you diagnose Stroke❓

 Brain CT scan 🧠

 Blood tests 💉

 

How do you treat Stroke❓

 Medicine to break down blood clots 💊

 Surgery to remove clots

 Rehabilitation

 Improving diet and exercise 🍏

 

Why should I worry about Stroke❓

 Can cause death and long-term disability 💀

 

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