A stroke is a blockage in blood flow to the brain. It can cause permanent brain damage or death if you don't treat it quickly. Learn the signs of a stroke, such as sudden weakness, vision loss, and trouble speaking. Doctors treat a stroke with medicines to break up clots and procedure...
Drugs for acute stroke:Currently, only one medicine is approved to treat new strokes: a clot-busting medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that works with the body's own chemicals and helps dissolve the blockage in the brain's blood vessel that may be causing the stroke. The s...
You have double vision or vision loss. You have unusual or heavy bleeding.Call your doctor or neurologist if:Your blood sugar level or blood pressure is higher or lower than usual. You have trouble swallowing. You have trouble having a bowel movement or urinating. You have questions or concer...
E = Eyes: Loss of vision in one or both eyes F = Face: Face droops on one side A = Arms: Arm drops when both arms are raised S = Speech: Speech is slurred or sounds different T = Time: Time to get help immediatelyWhat are the signs and symptoms of an ischemic stroke?Signs...
If the stroke occurs in the right side of the brain, the left side of the body will be affected. In that case, additional symptoms may include vision problems and memory loss. In addition, if the stroke occurs in the brain stem, or the central trunk of the brain, a person may be le...
Vision lossordouble vision Causes of ischemic stroke A fatty substance called plaque collects in your arteries and narrows them. This process is calledatherosclerosis, and it slows the flow of blood. Plaque breaks off and lots of cells come to the rescue causing a clot and blocking blood flow...
Vision loss Mini Stroke Treatment Treatment for a mini-stroke may include medication, changes in lifestyle, and possibly surgery to reduce the chances of another stroke occurring. What Causes a Stroke? Common causes of stroke come from blood vessels both outside and inside the brain. Atheroscleros...
Vision loss Mini Stroke Treatment Treatment for a mini-stroke may include medication, changes in lifestyle, and possibly surgery to reduce the chances of another stroke occurring. What Causes a Stroke? Common causes of stroke come from blood vessels both outside and inside the brain. Atheroscleros...
Vision loss Mini Stroke Treatment Treatment for a mini-stroke may include medication, changes in lifestyle, and possibly surgery to reduce the chances of another stroke occurring. What Causes a Stroke? Common causes of stroke come from blood vessels both outside and inside the brain. Atheroscleros...
Case ReportRecurrent migraine with binocular transient vision loss associated with acute stroke: A case report Author links open overlay panelNabita Aulia, Yunita Mansyur, Batari Todja Umar, Anastasia Vanny LaunardoShow more Add to Mendeley Share Cite...