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Stroke in the brain

Stroke in the brain

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Stroke in the brain

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Cerebrovascular disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Types of

Stroke
Condition
Amaurosis fugax
Condition
Transient ischemic attack
Condition
Vertebro basilar artery insufficiency
Condition
Mini stroke
Condition
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Symptoms

Blurred vision

Medications

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DVT prophylaxis
Blood thinners
Alteplase
Aspirin
Activase

Other treatments

Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech therapy

Tests

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