A #stroke is a condition that is typically referred to as a #cardiovascular accident or a CVA. During a stroke, #blood supply to the brain cells is #interrupted leading to cell death. This interruption of regular #blood flow could be due to a blockage in the #blood_vessels (ischemic stroke) or due to the rupturing and bleeding of the blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke). Lack of #oxygen from blood damages the brain cells leading to cell death within minutes. This makes it very important for a person having a stroke to get immediate #medical attention and treatment.

Stroke and #heart attack symptoms occur suddenly. Though the two events have a few possible symptoms in common, their other symptoms differ.

A common symptom of a stroke is a sudden and powerful headache. A stroke is sometimes referred to as a “brain attack.” A #heart attack, on the other hand, often occurs with chest pain.

Recognizing the different symptoms of a stroke and heart attack can make a big difference in getting the right kind of help.

The symptoms of stroke and #heart attack depend on:

       ·      the severity of the episode

       ·      your age

       ·    your gender

       ·  your overall health   

   The symptoms can come on quickly and without warning

#Heart_Congress_2020 #Tokyo  #Japan  #stroke

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