Cerebral vascular accidents, or CVAs -- better known as strokes -- are often debilitating and life-threatening. According to the American Heart Association, or AHA, strokes killed over 137,000 Americans in 2006. Strokes are the third leading cause of death from disease, after heart-related diseases and cancer. There are a number of complications which can occur after having a stroke, notes MayoClinic.com.
The cells of the brain begin to die in as little as three to four minutes. The Mayo Clinic website warns that a stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is vital to minimize brain damage and potential stroke complicat...
During a stroke, blood flow suddenly fails in a portion of the brain and brain cells quickly begin to die. By definition, strokes damage brain tissue and lead to temporary or permanent neurological complications. According to t...
More than 700,000 Americans suffer a major stroke each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Two-thirds of them require intensive rehabilitative therapy in order to regain independence,...
The interrupted blood flow prevents the brain from getting enough oxygen, resulting in brain damage. The longer the patient goes without treatment, the higher the risk of future complications. These complications can range from...
Future complications of having a stroke vary depending on the type and severity of stroke experienced. Many complications of stroke occur as a result of immobility. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation e...
