As you probably know, prompt treatment of a stroke patient has a significant impact on their survival. Therefore, it’s important to raise public awareness of the causes and symptoms of stroke.

What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, depriving it of sufficient oxygen. The consequences can therefore be extremely serious, even fatal. There are several types:

Ischemic stroke is the most common type. It occurs when a blood clot or cholesterol deposit blocks an artery (this is called an embolism or thrombosis).
Hemorrhagic stroke is less common. It is a brain bleed caused by a ruptured aneurysm, a tumor, an accident, a circulatory disorder, etc.
A transient ischemic attack is a blockage of an artery that resolves on its own after a few moments. Unfortunately, this is why some people mistake a TIA for a simple feeling of unwellness.

The signs can vary depending on the area of the brain affected. They range from a deformity of the mouth to sudden blindness, speech problems, or weakness in a body part.
According to doctors, ten symptoms can be warning signs a few weeks before a stroke.
Some of these symptoms appear in a milder form a few weeks or months before a stroke. This is especially true for memory loss.

Therefore, it’s important to closely monitor the signs and take care of your body. A healthy diet, controlling cholesterol levels, and limiting alcohol and tobacco consumption are just some of the factors that can reduce the risk of stroke.