Dec 13, 2024 · If you've had a stroke, these measures might help prevent another stroke. If you have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA), these steps can help lower your risk of a stroke.

Dec 13, 2024 · 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 …

Sep 18, 2025 · A stroke may occur when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel bursts and causes bleeding inside the brain. Both of these events cut off the oxygen and nutrients …

Feb 9, 2024 · Stroke is a frequent complication of sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia. Sickle-shaped blood cells carry less oxygen and also tend to get stuck in artery walls, …

Jun 11, 2022 · The most common cause of aphasia is brain damage resulting from a stroke — the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Loss of blood to the brain leads to brain cell …

Jun 17, 2024 · “Women have unique health care challenges ranging from having different risk factors for stroke, to having different symptoms of stroke, to responding differently to …

Complications include a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. Peripheral artery disease. This is atherosclerosis in the arteries in the arms or legs. Complications include blocked or changed …

Jan 23, 2025 · What causes TIA? A TIA happens for much the same reasons as ischemic stroke. In an ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks the blood supply to part of the brain long enough to …

Apr 23, 2025 · No matter how long symptoms last, a TIA is often an early warning sign that a person is at risk of stroke. About 1 in 3 people who have TIAs goes on to have a stroke.

Without a quick response to lower the body temperature, heatstroke can cause the brain or other vital organs to swell, possibly resulting in permanent damage. Death.