What is Ischemic Stroke?

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A 22-year-old student from Punjab who had suffered an ischemic stroke and was undergoing treatment for about a month died in Ukraine.

There are two types of stroke – ischemic and hemorrhagic.

A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications.

An ischemic stroke is the more common type of stroke. It’s also referred to as brain ischemia and cerebral ischemia.
Causes – It is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain. This interrupts or reduces blood from flowing to the brain.
This, in turn, will prevent brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes.
Another cause is stenosis, or narrowing of the artery.
This can happen because of atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) also known as a ministroke, occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted briefly.
Having a TIA can mean you are at risk for having a more serious stroke.
Symptoms – Trouble speaking & understanding what others are saying.
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg.
Problems seeing in one or both eyes.
A sudden, severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or altered consciousness.
Trouble walking