What Is Atherosclerosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Strokes
A stroke is a condition where the flow of blood to the brain is temporarily halted, and this can cause some very serious conditions indeed. A stroke can be fatal, but the patient might appear to be more or less OK after the stroke takes place. This makes it a good idea to know what the symptoms of a stroke are.
A stroke can cause a patient to temporarily lose their balance, potentially causing them to fall over. The patient can also be slurring their words, and one side of their body might also droop as they lose control over the muscles there. Even if the symptoms appear mild at first, a stroke can still be fatal, so it is important to get the patient medical attention as soon as possible.
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