{"id":19747,"date":"2018-01-17T21:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T15:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19747"},"modified":"2018-02-26T14:42:38","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T09:12:38","slug":"stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19747","title":{"rendered":"Stroke &#8211; Types, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overview and Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Strokes are brain attacks caused by blocking of blood vessels or due to internal bleeding in the brain. Common signs of a stroke include unexpected and severe headaches, weakness, confusion, numbness, problem in walking or talking, and dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When a stroke occurs, the amount of oxygen and nutrients supplied to brain reduces , which results in the death of brain cells. It is a serious medical condition and requires immediate medical help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States (currently coming at the 5<sup>th<\/sup> spot). About 800,000 people are hit by stroke every year, which equates to about one person getting hit every 40 seconds. There are about 7 million people in United States that survived a stroke. However, strokes cause about 137,000 deaths every year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">The death rate of women due to strokes is higher as compared to men.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Around 60% of women who suffer an attack of stroke don\u2019t survive, while in men the fatality rate is only 40%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19751\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Stroke-overview-and-facts.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke overview and facts\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Stroke-overview-and-facts.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Stroke-overview-and-facts-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Stroke-overview-and-facts-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Types_and_Symptoms\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Types and Symptoms of Stroke <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Types of Stroke:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Strokes are broadly classified into following two kinds:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Ischemic Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is the most common kind of stroke which happens due to blocking of arteries, caused by the deposition of a fatty substance known as plaque in them. This is known as atherosclerosis and causes blood clotting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are two types of Ischemic stroke, i.e. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Thrombotic strokes<\/strong> which are caused when an artery that carries blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Embolic strokes<\/strong> which are a result of a blood clot formed at some other part of body and carried via blood vessels to brain, barricading the flow of blood to the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, there is another ischemic stroke called TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) or a &#8216;mini-stroke&#8217; which involves temporary blockage of blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Hemorrhagic Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A stroke caused by bleeding inside brain which causes brain cell damage is referred to as hemorrhagic stroke. They are classified on the basis of the bleeding location, i.e. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Subarachnoid hemorrhage <\/strong>which is caused when the bleeding is in the area between the skull and the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Intracerebral hemorrhage <\/strong>when the bleeding is right inside the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19748\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/types-of-a-Stroke.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke types\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/types-of-a-Stroke.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/types-of-a-Stroke-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/types-of-a-Stroke-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Symptoms of Stroke:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Symptoms of a Stroke include:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sudden weakness in one side of arm, leg, or face.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Short term loss of sensation, strength, vision, coordination, and speech and its understanding, which worsens over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vision reduction, majorly in one eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of body balance, later followed by hiccups, vomiting, nausea, fever or problem with swallowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heavy headache followed by loss of consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Risk_Factors\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Risk Factors of Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are certain health conditions that might increase the risk of a stroke attack. Some of the health conditions responsible for strokes are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">High-Blood Pressure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/diabetes\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">High Blood Cholesterol<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Carotid or Peripheral Artery Disease<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heart Diseases<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sickle Cell Diseases<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Obesity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, there are various other risk factors that can cause a stroke attack. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Age:<\/strong> Stroke risks increase after an age of 55 years and the risk is highest at an age of 65.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Gender:<\/strong> Women are likely to have more stroke attacks as compared to men.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Genetic Factor:<\/strong> If someone in the family has a history of stroke attack then there are chances that the problem is inherited. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Various other factors such as smoking, alcohol or drug abuse and an improper diet can also lead to stroke attacks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19752\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Risk-Factors-4.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke Risk Factor\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Risk-Factors-4.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Risk-Factors-4-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Risk-Factors-4-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Do I Have Stroke?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can&#8217;t detect a stroke attack before it happens. It happens suddenly and can inflict a lot of damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Cause_and_Prevention\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Causes and Prevention of Stroke<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Causes of Stroke:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are various factors that can lead to a stroke attack such as age, genetic factor, or issues with one\u2019s diet. Some habits such as abuse of alcohol or drugs and smoking can also be possible causes of strokes. Having existing health conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, high levels of blood pressure or cholesterol, etc. might also lead to a stroke at some point of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19757\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Causes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke Causes\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Causes-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Causes-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Causes-1-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">Prevention of Stroke:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unfortunately, there is no early way to prevent a stroke attack as it happens very suddenly. However, it can indirectly be prevented by getting rid of bad habits such as smoking and drugs, or by treatment of the health conditions that might be responsible for causing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19753\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Prevention.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Prevention.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Prevention-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Prevention-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Diagnosis_and_Tests\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Diagnosis and Tests of Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diagnosis of a stroke is required for the correct treatment. It helps in the identification of the type of stroke and to find out the bleeding point in the brain. Stroke diagnosis is generally done by a CT scan which follows the study of several X-rays to identify the location of bleeding inside brain. Also, an MRI scan can be performed to diagnose a stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, various other tests are performed for determining the treatment of stroke or identify some other health conditions. Some of the tests are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ECG or Electrocardiogram which is used to identify any heart problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blood tests such as CBC, blood sugar, prothrombin time and INR, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, some other tests such as Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA), CT angiogram, carotid angiogram, etc. can be conducted later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">But what to do in case of an emergency stroke? To diagnose an emergency stroke FAST test can be effective, where:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>F<\/strong> stands for Face: Check for sagging on the sides of the face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>A <\/strong>stands for Arms: Raise both arms and check whether one of them falls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>S <\/strong>stands for Speech: Try speaking and check whether it sounds slurry or weird.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>T <\/strong>stands for Time: Note the initiation time of the problem and call for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19756\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Diagnosis-and-Tests-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke Diagnosis and Test\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Diagnosis-and-Tests-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Diagnosis-and-Tests-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Diagnosis-and-Tests-1-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Treatment_and_Care\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Treatment and Care of Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are various methods for the treatment of a stroke and some of these methods are dependent on the type of the stroke. These are: <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Thrombolysis<\/strong> <strong>for Ischemic Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The most effective and widely used method for the treatment of stroke is thrombolysis. It is also known as thrombolytic therapy and involves the dissolution of blood clots inside the vessels to improve the flow of blood. This prevents damage to the organs and tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thrombolysis is performed by injecting the clot-busting drugs with the help of a long catheter or intravenous (IV) line. The long catheter is used to directly target the clot location and bust it right there. The catheter is linked with a mechanical device that can function to physically break the clot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is effective for the treatment of ischemic strokes. The drug generally used for the treatment is tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), but it needs to be used within 4.5 hours of the stroke attack. Aspirin can also be used for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;\">In case of Hemorrhagic Stroke<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">First of all, the treatment of hemorrhagic stroke requires controlling the bleeding inside the brain, which is the main cause of the stroke. One of the major reasons behind this stroke is high blood pressure. Thus, medication is necessary to control high blood pressure and pressure inside brain. This helps in preventing seizures and blood vessels constriction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, in case the patient consumes blood thinners or antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel or warfarin, the patient needs to take drugs that oppose the effect of this kind of medication in order to recover from blood loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If the reason behind stroke is aneurysm, surgical methods such as clamping its base or filling it with the help of detachable coils can be used to control the flow of blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sometimes, hemorrhage strokes are caused because of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) i.e. small twisted connection between veins and arteries. If AVM&#8217;s are the reason behind stroke, they can be removed by surgical methods for stroke treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19749\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Treatment-and-Care-of-Stroke.jpg\" alt=\"Stroke Treatment and Care\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Treatment-and-Care-of-Stroke.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Treatment-and-Care-of-Stroke-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Treatment-and-Care-of-Stroke-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"OTC_Medication_and_Self-Management\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>OTC Medications and Self-Management Methods for Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>OTC Medications for Stroke:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is no over-the-counter (OTC) medication available for treatment of strokes. Moreover, the medication for treatment of a stroke should only be consumed when recommended by a healthcare expert. Stroke attacks are sudden and intake of any kind of OTC medication isn&#8217;t advised as they might worsen the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Instantly asking for help of a medical professional is advised in case there is any symptom of a stroke. FAST diagnosis can help in self-diagnosing the condition and medical help can be requested for instant treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Self-Management of Stroke:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stroke attacks are unexpected and highly affect the lifestyle of a person even after treatment. Various self-management methods for rehabilitation are required after a stroke attack. Self-management helps in recovery from the side effects of the problem and bring life back to a normal pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A person may have to go through physical, occupational and speech therapy which helps in getting back into normal life. If a person who suffered a stroke attack follows the therapy process they can get back on their feet and can go back to their daily routine of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, attending support group sessions and communicating with the people who have been through the same can psychologically help a person in getting over the trauma of a stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19754\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/OTC-Medication-and-Self-Management-Methods-for-Stroke.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/OTC-Medication-and-Self-Management-Methods-for-Stroke.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/OTC-Medication-and-Self-Management-Methods-for-Stroke-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/OTC-Medication-and-Self-Management-Methods-for-Stroke-623x420.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Health_Tip_by_Expert\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Health Tip by Expert<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Strokes can be extremely harmful to life. It is advised to instantly ask for help from a nearby hospital in case you observe any symptom of stroke in someone near you. If you observe any kind of symptom in yourself, you must ask someone near you to call a doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Quick diagnosis by FAST is advised to know about the attack as soon as possible. In case of minor stroke or TIA, instant intake of aspirin is advised. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview and Facts Strokes are brain attacks caused by blocking of blood vessels or due to internal bleeding in the brain. Common signs of a stroke include unexpected and severe headaches, weakness, confusion, numbness, problem in walking or talking, and dizziness. 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