Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBA stroke is caused when blood flow to your brain is stopped or disrupted. There are 2 kinds of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke. This is the most common type of stroke. It happens when a major blood vessel in the brain is blocked. It may be blocked by a blood clot. Or it may be blocked by a buildup of fatty deposit and cholesterol.
Types of Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBStrokes can be classified into 2 main categories: Ischemic strokes. These are strokes caused by blockage of an artery (or, in rare instances, a vein). About 87% of all strokes are ischemic. Hemorrhagic stroke. These are strokes caused by bleeding. About 13% of all strokes are hemorrhagic.
Stroke Recovery Timeline | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBFeatured Expert: Preeti Raghavan, M.D. A stroke is an emergency situation, and the faster you receive treatment the better. But what happens in the days, weeks and months after a stroke?
Effects of Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBThe effects of stroke vary from person to person. They are based on the type, severity, location, and number of strokes. The brain is very complex. Each part of the brain has a certain function or ability. When an area of the brain is damaged from a stroke, the part of the body it controls may lose normal function.
Stroke Treatment | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBOverview. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain stops or is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. When the brain loses blood or oxygen even for a few minutes, it can cause a loss of brain function and serious life-long issues with speech, movement, thinking and body control.
Rehabilitation for Stroke | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBStroke rehab can help you recover from the effects of stroke, relearn skills, and develop new ways to do things. The type and extent of rehab goals depend on many variables, including: The cause, location, and severity of stroke; The type and degree of any impairments and disabilities from the stroke; The overall health of the patient
New Hope for Stroke Recovery | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBNew Hope for Stroke Recovery. Heart and Vascular Stroke Treatment Stroke. The good news about stroke: More people are surviving the initial stroke. The bad news about stroke: More people are surviving the initial stroke with disabilities which might have been minimized if they had received the kind of early, intensive physical rehabilitation ...
Stroke Center | The Johns Hopkins Hospital
WEBAbout Stroke. A stroke is a medical emergency. If you experience stroke symptoms, call 911 and go to a hospital immediately. Make sure you and your family can recognize the signs of a stroke, since prompt treatment means the best chance for optimal recovery. Learn more about stroke.
WEBSTROKE SYMPTOMS. Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; Sudden severe headache with no cause. WHAT TO DO:
Stroke Rehabilitation - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBStroke Rehabilitation. For most people, surviving a stroke is just the first step in recovery, and nearly every patient will need some form of rehabilitation to restore function and thrive. At Johns Hopkins, we partner with you and your family to develop a customized rehabilitation plan to meet your recovery goals. In This Section:
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