Stroke: Fast facts

Stroke: Fast facts (00:00:25)
Video Transcript

A stroke is damage to the brain that occurs  when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or gets blocked by a blood clot.

Without blood and the oxygen it carries,  part of the brain starts to die.

The part of the body controlled by the  damaged area of the brain can't work well.

Quick treatment can help limit the damage  and increase the chance of a full recovery.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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