Stroke

    Stroke Types

    You may have a mental picture of what strokes are like, but in truth there are several different types of stroke, and they can affect the body in very different ways. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot cuts off blood supply to the brain, while a hemorrhagic stroke describes a brain bleed. Then there are mini-strokes and silent strokes that don't cause dramatic symptoms, but leave behind real damage.

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    Beware of These Top Stroke Signs

    Blurred vision and loss of balance can signal a stroke.

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    Stroke Symptom Guide

    Treatments for Stroke

    Stroke Prevention

    Lower Your Stroke Risk

    Healthy lifestyle choices help prevent strokes.

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    Recovering from Stroke

    Do You Know How to
    Handle a Stroke?

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    Stroke Q&As

    Raul Guisado, MD
    Raul Guisado, MD
    Neurology
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    What does time is brain mean?
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    "Time is brain" is a common stroke mantra. Neurologist Raul Guisado, MD, of Regional Medical Center of San Jose, explains . . .


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