What Is Acute Respiratory Failure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Stroke
If your brain does not get the oxygen that it needs then it will begin to struggle. We can slow down mentally, have difficulty thinking, and get confused. This is usually only temporary until the flow returns. It can, however, cause damage that will remain permanently.
A stroke is a condition where the flow of blood to the brain has been stopped. This might only happen for a short while, but it can still cause permanent damage to the brain. It is a potentially very serious condition and if the wrong part of the brain is damaged then it can affect the patient’s ability to breath.
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