25/04/2021
[25/04, 11:44 am] Adeyemo.: A *Stroke* occurs when blockage or bleed of the blood vessels either interrupts or reduces the supply's of blood to the brain.
When this happens, the brain does not receive enough oxygen or Nutrients and brain cells start weak. *Stroke* is a cerebrovascular disease.This means that, it affect the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. If the brain does not received enough oxygen, damages may start to occurs.
*TYPES OF STROKE:*
1.ISCHEMIC STROKE.
*Ischemic stroke* : This is the most common type of stroke, making up 87% of all cases. A blood clot prevents blood and oxygen from reaching an area of the brain.
*Hemorrhagic stroke:* This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures. These are usually the result of aneurysm. *Causes and risk* *factors*
Each type of stroke has a different set of potential causes. Generally, however, stroke is more likely to affect a person if they:
a .have overweight or obesity
b.are 55 years of age or older
c.have a personal or family history of stroke
d.have high blood pressure
e.have diabetes
f.have high cholesterol
have heart disease, g carotid artery disease, or another vascular disease
h.are sedentary
i.consume alcohol j.excessively
smoke
k.use illicit drugs
[25/04, 11:48 am] Adeyemo.: *_Symptoms_*
The symptoms of a stroke often appear without warning. Some of the main symptoms include:
confusion, including difficulty speaking and understanding speech
a headache, possibly with altered consciousness or vomiting
numbness or an inability to move parts of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body
vision problems in one or both eyes
difficulty walking, including dizziness and a lack of coordination
Stroke can lead to long-term health problems. Depending on the speed of the diagnosis and treatment, a person can experience temporary or permanent disabilities after a stroke.
Some people may also experience:
bladder or bowel control problems
depression
paralysis or weakness on one or both si
