What is a transient ischemic attack? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden and brief reduction in blood flow to the brain. It is considered an early warning sign of a stroke: Approximately one in three strokes is preceded by a transient ischemic attack, and about a quarter of the strokes that occur each … Transient Ischemic Attack: Characteristics
What is a stroke unit? The term “stroke unit” comes from the American word for “stroke unit” or “stroke ward”. It is regarded as the organizational center for the comprehensive care of stroke patients. Here, they receive highly targeted and interdisciplinary treatment from a team of various specialists such as neurologists, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons … Stroke Unit: Specialists in Stroke
Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Reduced blood flow in the brain, e.g. due to a blood clot or cerebral hemorrhage, more rarely vascular inflammation, embolisms, congenital bleeding and clotting disorders; risk increased by unhealthy lifestyle, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, age, genetic predisposition, hormone therapies, etc. Examination and diagnosis: Stroke test (FAST test), neurological examination, … Stroke: Causes, Warning Signs, Therapy
What are the symptoms of a stroke? A stroke (apoplexy) causes various neurological disorders and deficits. The nature and severity of these depends primarily on which region of the brain is affected by the damage and whether it is a “silent” or “silent” stroke. A “silent” stroke is a rather mild stroke that occurs at … Stroke: Symptoms and Warning Signs
How can life be organized after a stroke? For many stroke victims, the diagnosis of a stroke means that a lot changes in their lives. A stroke is a serious illness that often has severe consequences – including physical and mental disabilities. On the one hand, these mean many years of therapy and rehabilitation, and … Living with Stroke: shaping everyday life
