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A stroke is any disruption to blood flow around the brain. Technically, the blood/brain barrier does not allow blood to actually enter the brain. That can be one example of a stroke, if a blood vessel ruptures and causes blood to enter the brain. In normal operation, nutrients cross the blood/brain barrier to provide for the needs of the brain. If a blood clot stops blood circulation in an area of the brain, it's also considered a stroke. Typical body function during a bleeding event is to first stop the bleeding and then initiate repairs. All of that takes place without much thought on our part. The platelets form a shield around the cut other damaged area and stop the bleeding. When this happens inside the brain, part of the brain dies. When a blood clot forms inside the brain, nutrients are stopped and that too can destroy brain cells.

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A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disturbed. This can be lack of blood flow (ischemia) caused by blockage (thrombosis/arterial embolism), or blood leakage (hemorrhage). Some medical symptoms are as follows:

  • Loss of motor control to one or more limbs on one side of the body.
  • Loss of intelligable speech, i.e. slurred words or inability to speak.
  • Sudden weakness of the face.
  • Altered smell, taste, hearing or vision.
  • Decreased sensation and/or reflexes.
  • Problems with balance.
  • Altered breathing or heart rate.

In case of a stroke, emergency medical professionals should be contacted immediately.

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there's a problem ,or there's a pathway that have a problem in your brain .So the circulation of blood stops,and when the other part of the body ,could that receive the blood,theres a possibility that you are going to ba stroke.

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When a person suffers a stroke, it means something has stopped normal blood flow to the brain. This can occur if a weakened blood vessel ruptures and bleeds into the brain. A stroke can also occur if a person develops a blood clot that blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Strokes are extremely dangerous, and can be fatal. If you suspect you are having a stroke, call 911 immediately.

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