Overview
Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing cell death.
Symptoms
- •Sudden numbness
- •Confusion
- •Trouble speaking
- •Vision loss
Diagnosis
- ✓CT/MRI
- ✓FAST test
- ✓Carotid ultrasound
- ✓Angiography
Treatments
- →tPA (within 4.5h)
- →Aspirin
- →Endarterectomy
- →Rehab
Risk Factors
⚠️Hypertension
⚠️Smoking
⚠️Atrial fibrillation
⚠️Diabetes
Key Facts
- ℹ️5th leading cause of death
- ℹ️80% preventable
ICD-10: I63 | Prevalence: yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025