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A stroke is what happens to the brain when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or a blood vessel bursts. Depending on where the interruption is the stroke could affect you in different ways. Strokes could result in trouble with, walking talking, thinking or weakness in parts of the body.

Causes

Strokes can be caused by a few things;

Stroke Warning Signs

If you or someone else has one or more of these signs, immediately call the emergency services. It is an emergency. Do not ignore these warning signs.

Treatments

Factors that increase risk of having a stroke

Related Links;

American Stroke Association


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