A stroke, commonly known as a brain attack, refers to a neurological problem in which a blood clot forms in the brain's vessels or the blood vessel weakens and emits blood. MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, indicates...
When Israeli scientist Moshe Feldenkrais injured his knee playing soccer, his doctors informed him that he required surgery, which had a 50 percent chance of improving his condition. If the surgery failed, he would spend the rest of his life in a...
Stroke occurs when a blood vessel leading to the brain is ruptured, or when a blood vessel of the brain becomes blocked by a clot, according to the Mayo Clinic. A ruptured blood vessel in the brain leads to a hemorrhagic stroke in which bleeding...
The American Heart Association notes that in 2006, 137,119 people died of a stroke, the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. When a person has a stroke, blood supply in the her brain becomes interrupted, preventing adequate oxygen from...
When the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, the tissues and cells are starved for oxygen and quickly die. There are two types of stroke: hemorrhagic, which is caused by a broken blood vessel, and ischemic, which is the result of a blood clot...
Stroke, also called a brain attack, occurs as a result of restricted blood flow to the brain. Often caused by the formation of blood clots, ruptured blood vessels or the buildup of plaque---a sticky substance made of cholesterol, fat, calcium and...
A stroke occurs when your brain is deprived of blood and oxygen due to a clot, narrow arteries or a ruptured blood vessel. Symptoms may include trouble talking, walking and seeing, numbness on one side and headache. A stroke can lead to permanent...
If you have had a stroke, it means your brain did not get the blood and oxygen it needs. This can damage cells and affect various functions in the body. Different situations can cause strokes. An ischemic stroke means that a blood clot has blocked...
Ischemic types of stokes are caused by a thrombus or embolus. A blood clot in an area outside of the brain, such as the heart or neck, dislodges from its site of origin and circulates through the bloodstream toward the brain, where it blocks off a...
A stroke occurs when the arteries that supply the brain with blood and oxygen become blocked reducing the flow to the brain. A stroke can also be the result of a burst aneurysm. Both can cause brain cells to die and can affect any area of the...
A bleeding, or hemorrhagic, stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain begins to leak or ruptures. Only about 10 percent of strokes are hemorrhagic strokes, according to MayoClinic.com. Symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke vary depending on where...
Acute strokes occur in the brain without much warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly more than 795,000 Americans suffer from strokes annually. Of these patients, up to 30 percent remain permanently disabled....
Mini strokes, often referred to as transient ischemic attacks (TIA), warn the body of a possible impending stroke. According to the National Stroke Association, up to 40 percent of patients suffering from TIAs will have a full stroke. The...
A stroke can be a devastating event, requiring months or even years of rehabilitation for recovery. While caffeine and alcohol were once thought to be risk factors for strokes, recent evidence reveals that in moderation they may actually improve...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that a mini stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is considered a warning sign for a stroke. The person has stroke-like symptoms that last less than 24 hours. Arthur Schoenstadt,...
A stroke is an acute condition, meaning it has a rapid onset, caused by the interference in blood flow in the brain that results in a lack of oxygen and the death of brain cells. An ischemic stroke, which accounts for approximately 87 percent of...
Turmeric, also called curcumin, is a well-known culinary spice used to flavor many Indian curry dishes, as well as being an herbal remedy. Related to ginger, this bright yellow-orange powder is derived from the roots and underground stems of the...
Dysphagia is a common condition experienced following a stroke. Northeast Florida Medicine notes that the condition may vary from pain while swallowing to tremendous difficulty swallowing certain consistencies of food and drink to aspiration of...
Apraxia resulting from stroke can arrive in several forms and in many cases-accompanies aphasia--a language disorder. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke suggest that apraxia can affect the mouth, limbs, movements, speech,...
The frontal lobes are located at the front of the brain and are responsible for planning movements, organizing thoughts and forming speech. When a stroke occurs in the frontal lobes, any or all of these areas may be affected. Stroke rehabilitation...
Central pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder that causes widespread nerve pain. While it can occur after a number of different neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury, one of the major causes of central...
During a stroke, one or more areas of the brain can be damaged. The damage may be temporary or permanent, and function may be partially or completely lost. A person's long-term outcome depends upon how much brain is damaged and how quickly...
Nearly 80 percent of the millions of strokes that occur in America can be prevented, according to the National Stroke Association. However, stroke is still the cause of major disabilities across the United States because most stroke victims do not...
If you, or someone you care for, needs stroke rehabilitation services, you may find help as close as your local YMCA. The "Y" has a long history of developing programs that meet community health and fitness needs. Advances in stroke...
Every year, approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke, in which brain tissue is destroyed because the blood flowing through a neck or brain blood vessel is blocked, according to the Internet Stroke Center. Because so many stroke...
Strokes are life-threatening medical conditions, in which blood is prevented from reaching your brain. They can cause severe and possibly permanent damage to your physical and mental capabilities. Fortunately, a proper physical therapy program...
Heat stroke occurs when the human body becomes overheated. This typically happens on humid or very hot days. For people who exercise or work outside during those types of days, the body may not sweat enough to properly cool down. According to...
Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States, causing more than 130,000 deaths in 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke can devastate brain tissue, cutting off the supply of blood to one...
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