Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Risk Factors

a few minutes. A temporary episode may be a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which also requires urgent medical evaluation.

Note the time the symptoms began, or the last time the person was known to be well. Do not drive the person yourself if emergency medical services are available, and do not give food, drinks, or medication unless instructed by emergency professionals.

2. The Main Types of Stroke

There are three main types of stroke.

Ischemic Stroke

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot or another blockage prevents blood from

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