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A condition that occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off, and cells die because they lack oxygen. Depending on what area of the brain is affected, abilities such as memory and muscle control can be lost.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Stroke in the brain

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

Symptoms

Spinning sensation
Confusion
Balance problems
Headache
Nausea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stroke
DVT prophylaxis
Fever reducing medication
Blood pressure medicine
Alteplase
Aspirin

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Stroke

Surgery

Surgery
Neurosurgery

Other treatments

Hospitalization
Supportive care

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Prothrombin time
Partial thromboplastin time
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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