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Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately Don't wait to see if symptoms stop Every minute counts The longer a stroke goes untreated, the greater the potential for brain damage and disability If you're with someone you suspect is having a stroke, watch the person carefully while waiting for emergency assistance
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic The brain cells are affected very quickly after a stroke occurs In the most common type of stroke, called an ischemic stroke, or cerebral infarction, there's a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain leading the brain cells to begin to die off due to a lack of oxygen and other nutrients
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment . . . Unfortunately, stroke outcomes are incredibly variable We'd love to have excellent outcomes for every patient who experiences an acute stroke But with timeliness of treatment, we are much more likely to have a favorable outcome The goal is to keep people independent after their stroke
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Aphasia can be the first sign of stroke A stroke happens when blood vessels supplying the brain burst or are blocked This reduces blood flow to the brain, depriving it of the essential nutrients and oxygen needed to support brain cell life
What is a stroke? A Mayo Clinic expert explains So if you or someone you know is experiencing a stroke, you should call 911 and seek emergency medical care right away Anyone can have a stroke, but some things put you at higher risk
Stroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic A stroke occurs when there's bleeding in the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked Within minutes of being deprived of essential nutrients, brain cells start dying A stroke is a true emergency The sooner a stroke is treated, the less damage may occur Every moment counts
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke Preventing a stroke is a crucial aspect of healthcare, as about 80% of all strokes are preventable The focus is on managing risk factors to reduce the long-term risk of stroke
Stroke care at Mayo Clinic More than 17,000 people with stroke or other blood vessel and brain (cerebrovascular) conditions receive comprehensive care from Mayo Clinic's stroke experts each year