Treatment for Stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Early recognition, rapid diagnosis and timely treatment can help reduce brain damage and improve recovery.

What is Stroke?

A stroke occurs when part of the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen. This can happen because a blood vessel is blocked, known as an ischemic stroke, or because a blood vessel ruptures and causes bleeding, known as a hemorrhagic stroke.

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Common Symptoms

Stroke symptoms usually appear suddenly. Recognizing these warning signs can help you seek emergency medical care without delay.

Face Drooping

Sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face, especially when smiling.

Arm Weakness

Sudden numbness or weakness in one arm or one side of the body.

Speech Difficulty

Sudden slurred speech, difficulty speaking or trouble understanding what others are saying.

Vision Changes

Sudden blurred or reduced vision in one or both eyes.

Loss of Balance

Sudden dizziness, difficulty walking, loss of coordination or problems with balance.

Severe Headache

A sudden, severe headache without a known cause, particularly when accompanied by other neurological symptoms.

Primary Causes

Blood Clot

Narrowed Arteries

Ruptured Blood Vessel

Risk Factors

High Blood Pressure

Diabetes & High Cholesterol

Smoking & Excess Alcohol

Diagnostic Process

Treatment Options

Emergency Treatment

Rapid medical treatment focuses on stabilizing the patient and limiting further brain injury.

Clot-Busting Medication

For eligible ischemic stroke patients, thrombolytic medication may be used to dissolve the blood clot and restore blood flow.

Mechanical Thrombectomy

In selected patients with certain large-vessel blockages, a catheter-based procedure may be used to remove the clot and restore blood flow.

Hemorrhagic Stroke Management

Treatment focuses on controlling bleeding, managing brain pressure and addressing the underlying cause when necessary.

Stroke Prevention

Managing blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, heart conditions and other risk factors can help reduce the risk of another stroke.

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When to Consult a Specialist

If you or someone around you suddenly develops symptoms that could indicate a stroke, do not wait for the symptoms to improve. Seek emergency medical care immediately.

Warning signs

✓ One side of the face droops when smiling.

✓ One arm becomes weak or drifts downward.

✓ Speech becomes slurred, strange or difficult to understand.

✓ Every minute matters. Seek emergency medical help immediately and note the time the symptoms started.

✓ Even if the symptoms disappear, medical evaluation is still important because a transient ischemic attack (TIA) can be a warning of a future stroke.