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Numerous complications can occur in the body after a cerebrovascular accident (better known as a stroke). These can usually be treated, but can sometimes have an impact on the rest of your life. The length of time that stroke side effects linger depends heavily on the type, severity, and location of the stroke. During the…

The different types of stroke Everyone has heard of a stroke. Most also know that it is a brain injury that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood flow, this brain tissue begins to die along with the functions controlled by that part of the brain. As…

90210 Star Luke Perry Dies of Massive Stroke The star of "Beverly Hills, 90210" Luke Perry died at the age of just 52 as a result of a severe stroke. Many people faced shock and confusion following the news. They may be thinking how could somebody so young die from a stroke? – It is…

A dangerous cerebral event that can lead to lasting, devastating effects or even death is what we call a stroke. A stroke is caused by an interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Without blood and oxygen, the brain begins to die. There are three main types of stroke: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or…

Another term for a stroke, but which means exactly the same thing, is cerebrovascular accident. In this case, blood flow is interrupted and damage to the brain occurs as a result. Interestingly, there have been several studies that seek to determine the relationship between Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, with stroke, a vascular disease. Researchers…