Stroke is a group of diseases of local nerve dysfunction caused by brain blood circulation disorder. Symptoms vary a lot, depending on the locaton of lesion. Ischemic stroke usually affects only the brain tissue close to blocked arteries. Hemorrhagic stroke affect local brain tissue, but may also affect the whole brain due to bleeding and increased intracranial pressure. Stroke is a medical emergency. Whether treatment is timely or not may make the difference between life and death. Early treatment can also minimize brain damage and prevent disability.
How is Stroke treated in practice?