There is also a minor form of a hemorrhagic stroke called a “transient ischemic attack” this occurs when the blood flow in the brain is blocked or reduced often by a blood clot. After a short period of time the blood will start to flow again and the symptoms will eventually go away. On average this disease affects people normally over the age of 65, 3 out of 4 strokes occur in people over the age of 65 with the remaining 1 out of 4 stroke victims being under the age of 45 years old. Strokes are able to affect either side of the body, normally one side or the other also called “paralysis.” Symptoms of a stroke may vary you may experience, weakness or numbness on one side of the body, loss of vision in one or both eyes, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, or sudden headache. If a stroke occurs you need to seek treatment as soon as possible, depending on what type of stroke you have had will depend on the treatment you receive. Ischemic strokes can be treated if diagnosed soon enough, the patient may be given a clot dissolving medication known as tissue plasminogen activator or even aspirin. It is important to aim for any type of anti-platelet
There is also a minor form of a hemorrhagic stroke called a “transient ischemic attack” this occurs when the blood flow in the brain is blocked or reduced often by a blood clot. After a short period of time the blood will start to flow again and the symptoms will eventually go away. On average this disease affects people normally over the age of 65, 3 out of 4 strokes occur in people over the age of 65 with the remaining 1 out of 4 stroke victims being under the age of 45 years old. Strokes are able to affect either side of the body, normally one side or the other also called “paralysis.” Symptoms of a stroke may vary you may experience, weakness or numbness on one side of the body, loss of vision in one or both eyes, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, or sudden headache. If a stroke occurs you need to seek treatment as soon as possible, depending on what type of stroke you have had will depend on the treatment you receive. Ischemic strokes can be treated if diagnosed soon enough, the patient may be given a clot dissolving medication known as tissue plasminogen activator or even aspirin. It is important to aim for any type of anti-platelet