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Stroke
A stroke, also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident, is a medical condition in which blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or blocked causing cell...
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Symptoms:
Facial drooping, inability to walk, move, or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, trouble seeing
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Complications:
Persistent vegetative state
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Causes:
Ischemic (blockage) and hemorrhagic (bleeding)
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Risk factors:
Age, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, previous TIA, atrial fibrillation, air pollution
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Diagnostic method:
Based on symptoms and medical imaging
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Differential diagnosis:
Low blood sugar
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Treatment:
Thrombolysis, thrombectomy (if ischemic), supportive care, surgery (if hemorrhagic)
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Medication:
Alteplase, tenecteplase (if ischemic)
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Data source:
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