Stroke
A stroke is when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. They result in part of the brain not functioning properly. Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body.
Signs and symptoms often appear soon after the stroke has occurred. If symptoms last less than one or two hours it is known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke. A stroke may also be associated with a headache.
- Memory loss
- Disorientation
- Confusion about time or place
- Communication issues
- Inability to read, write, speak or understand
- Mood and behavior changes, such as aggressiveness, wandering or withdrawal