Stroke
Also called: CVA and cerebrovascular accident
Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Critical: needs emergency care
A stroke is a medical emergency.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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