Question 1

what is stroke?

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Blood flow: A stroke is an alteration of blood flow to the brain resulting in a loss of tissue and possible loss of function.
It can be categorized in many ways but ultimately is a disease event related to the cerebral circulation. 
Blockage and rupture of arterial components are commonly described but venous pathologies can also cause stroke.

Question 2

what is stroke?

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Blood flow problem: Stroke is a problem with blood getting to brain tissue.  It can be from blood vessels being clogged ("ischemic"), or from blood leaking out because of high blood pressure, blood disorders, trauma, etc.  Either way, the tissue does not get enough oxygen and it gets injured.  Eventually it will die if blood flow is not restored fast enough.

Question 3

what is stroke speech therapy exactly?

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A type of treatment: Stroke usually impairs functions of the pharynx and laryinx (voice box) as well as soft palate and tongue in that it pertains to swallowing and speech. Speech therapy's call is to help a stroke patient to recover some of the above functions. A licensed speech therapist will work with such a patient by teaching him to use his tongue and throat muscles to be able to swallow safely and regain speech.

Question 4

i had a blood pressure reading of 255/212 and hr of 172. what is stroke level?

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Much too high: You are at stroke level.  You need to be urgently seen, preferably in an emergency room right away.

Question 5

what is dry stroke?

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Ischemic: Dry stroke is a misnomer used for ischemic stroke that means interruption of blood supply to the brain due to a clot or an embolus. On the other hand, a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain) will be an example of the wet stroke. 
See dr. Levine's brief discussion for further details - http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=_djquiubh0e.

Question 6

what is a stroke and the different types of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Lack of blood: Generally, there are 2 types of stroke that ultimately result from not enough oxygen getting to the brain:
1 -  ischemic (represents ~70%) is due to a blockage that results in not enough blood flow
2 -  hemorrhagic (which is less often) results when a blood vessel bursts and blood spills out uncontrollably, may end up resulting compression on the brain given the limited volume in the skull.

Question 7

what is a stroke? what are the causes of strokes and what are the signs?

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Most : Most strokes are caused either by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.  About three quarters of strokes occur when a blood clot closes a blood vessel in the brain; most of the remainder is due to a blood vessel bursting and bleeding into the brain.
Major risk factors for stroke include atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder), hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.  Family history of stroke also increases risk.
Signs of stroke vary.  Common signs are sudden paralysis in one part of the body, such as an arm or leg, drooping of one side of the face, slurred speech, or difficulty speaking.  Headache and vertigo can be signs of stroke, but are much less common.  Sudden onset of "the worst headache of my life" is very worrisome for a ruptured blood vessel in the brain.
If stroke symptoms occur, it's critical to take action quickly.  Stroke symptoms should be treated as a "brain attack", just as urgently as chest pain would be.  Call 911 or go to the closest emergency room without delay.

Question 8

what is a stroke like?

Accepted Answer

Stroke symptoms: Sudden focal neurological change (weakness/balance problems/sensory or motor abnormalities).  Associated headache or mental status change may be present.  Sudden vision changes or speech abnormalities may be present.  Facial distortion (like unilateral facial droop) might be present.

Question 9

what is cardioembolic stroke? how is the pathogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Clot From heart: People with afib can dislodge clot from atrium.

Question 10

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a stroke, and how can you tell if you're having one?

Accepted Answer

Stroke is a term: To describe blood vessel dysfunction in brain and spinal cord (c/w "heart attack").  Classically, the blood vessel gets plugged by a local clot or an embolism and downstream nerve cells can die.  On occasion a blood vessel may rupture causing internal bleeding and nerve cell damage.  Warning signs such as sudden loss of vision in one eye, loss of speech, weakness unilaterally, go to er.

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