Stroke: Causes, Warning Signs, Therapy

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