What is a stroke and how does it happen?

If you have a patient who is suspected of having a stroke or the definitive diagnosis for him is a stroke.. it is necessary to know the type of stroke and the condition of your patient.... As a doctor specializing in stroke and other brain diseases, I felt it necessary to provide you with the information you should have as a patient or with the patient.... A stroke occurs when the blood flow in a part of the brain has a problem.... In fact, a stroke is an #urgent medical situation that requires Having a stroke? A stroke is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition. It occurs when a part of the brain does not receive enough blood flow. A condition that occurs after an artery is blocked or bleeds in the brain. When the blood supply to the brain cells is not done properly, the cells die after a few minutes due to lack of oxygen. And they are one of **the main causes of death**.... Remember that a stroke is an emergency situation where every second counts... #### types of strokes This disease has three main types, the causes and nature of which are different, and for this reason, the method of treatment, treatment, symptoms and even the time line of the patient's treatment are different.... - Ischemic stroke - Transient ischemic attack (TIA) - Hemorrhagic stroke ### Ischemic stroke About **87% of strokes are ischemic.** In an ischemic stroke, the blockage of an artery in the brain occurs due to **the formation of a plaque or blood clot**.. In simple words, a blood clot blocks your vessel.... If a blood clot forms locally in the brain, it is known as a **thrombosis**... The slow site, in the main exembolism, is called an **embolism It is known... When a plaque is formed on the inner wall of the arteries, atherosclerosis occurs.. This plaque may be located in various organs and cause blood clots and as a result restrict the blood flow in that organ... This happens.... **Creation of plaque in the carotid artery** and its movement towards the brain **The most common cause of stroke is stroke.. The risk of blood clots leading to stroke increases when the patient has heart problems such as atrial fibrillation and sickle cell disease. According to studies, 40 percent of children with sickle cell disease have had a stroke. Chronic (long-term) inflammation also contributes to ischemic stroke. to more inflammation and damage to brain cells... ### Transient ischemic stroke A transient ischemic attack, also known as a TIA, is similar to an ischemic stroke, except that in a TIA, the blood clot breaks before it can damage the brain.. Also known as a mini-stroke, it usually lasts less than an hour, but can develop into a full-blown stroke.. If a TIA is diagnosed, you should see a specialist immediately.. Read the article "Acute Brain Stroke"... ### hemorrhagic stroke **Sudden bleeding** in the brain is the cause of hemorrhagic stroke.... This condition happens when **an artery in or above the brain ruptures.** Blood leakage causes swelling of the brain and increased pressure in the brain, which eventually damages the brain cells... There are 2 different types of hemorrhagic stroke: - Intracranial bleeding - Subarachnoid hemorrhage with the abbreviation SAH (bleeding between the brain and the membrane that surrounds it.) About 10% of this stroke is caused by intracranial bleeding, and SAH includes about 3% of strokes. #### Risk factors of hemorrhagic stroke Some conditions increase the possibility of bleeding in the blood vessels of the brain: - - Aneurysm: **balloon-shaped protrusion in the artery** that may burst and tear the vessel... - Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs): **weak parts of blood vessels** that can open in the brain... - **High blood pressure:** In this case, pressure is applied to the inner wall of the vessels. could happen.... It is very important to recognize and familiarize yourself with its symptoms, because **the result of treatment of this condition depends on the time of receiving medical care.** But in general, the symptoms of a stroke include the following: Numbness or weakness in arms, face and legs. Especially on one side of the body - Paralysis - Stuttering and difficulty speaking - Difficulty walking - Severe and sudden dizziness and headache - Convulsions - Confusion or unresponsiveness - Sudden behavioral changes such as restlessness Vision problems such as double vision or blurred vision - Loss of balance or coordination - Nausea and vomiting To learn more about the symptoms of a stroke, refer to the article on the symptoms of a stroke... What factors increase the risk of a stroke?... Various factors increase the risk of a stroke... These factors are based on **lifestyle**, **environment** and **genetics**... Among these factors, the following can be mentioned: - High blood pressure - Diabetes - Obesity and inactivity - Improper diet - Smoking or drinking too much alcohol Coronary heart disease, heart valve disease and carotid artery disease - Anxiety, depression and high stress levels - Family history and genetics - Living or working in areas with air pollution Viral infections or conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis Stroke treatment There are different treatments for stroke, which will depend on **the type of stroke and its causative factor**... In fact, first the cause of the stroke must be determined and then the necessary treatment measures must be taken.... To learn about the latest methods of stroke treatment, refer to this article.... ### Ischemic stroke treatment In this case, the main priority is to restore blood circulation to the damaged areas of the brain. This is usually done with a special drug called thrombolytic. If the treatment is done quickly, the permanent damage caused by this stroke can be reduced or even prevented. In this type of stroke, the treatment process depends on the severity and location of the bleeding. Hemorrhagic, the doctor may prescribe surgery... It is very important to be familiar with this disease!... In this article, we examined the nature of stroke in brain patients... As it was said, the cause of stroke depends on its type... For a patient who has suffered a stroke, nothing is as valuable as time... If you see any of the symptoms in your loved ones, call the emergency room immediately.... In the field of treatment of problems after stroke and diagnosis of risk factors, you should refer to a neurologist... His profession is to perform non-invasive super-specialized surgeries in the field of brain angiography, stents and angioplasty.... These methods will save the patient from the risk of another stroke in the shortest possible time. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/stroke/causes https://www.healthline.com/health/clonus#causes https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5601-stroke https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/causes/