The neurological condition that most frequently affects the nervous system and is the leading cause of both physical and mental problems is known as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), sometimes known as a stroke.

beating acute myocardial infarction as the leading cause of death in some areas.
It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, releasing its contents and creating a hematoma, or clot, which harms the brain tissue, or when the blood supply to portion of the brain is suddenly cut off (ischemic stroke) (hemorrhagic stroke).
The majority (approximately 85%) of stroke cases are ischemic strokes. Despite being less frequent, hemorrhagic stroke has a greater death rate.

# What stroke symptoms are there?
Symptoms are typically acute or quickly progressing and include:
i. Sudden tingling or a decrease of muscle tone on one side of the body
ii. Sudden communication or comprehension difficulties
iii. Sudden onset of a severe headache with no obvious cause
iv. Sudden visual impairment, especially in one eye
v. Balance issues or abrupt dizziness

Some of these symptoms and signs might be connected to other illnesses that cause a focused neurological deficiency or an altered degree of consciousness.
A blood glucose test, imaging tests like computed tomography, or nuclear magnetic resonance of the skull can also help to clarify many of these additional diseases.


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# What should you do if you experience these symptoms?
If you have any suspicions, you should seek out emergency medical attention that is structured to handle a stroke.
The patient's chances are greater the earlier they receive treatment.
The effects of a stroke can be lessened with new medicines, but you must be aware of the warning signs and symptoms to get care as soon as you can.
**Seek out hospitals and clinics that offer telemedicine services around-the-clock to aid in early diagnosis.**
With internet connection, there is no justification for a service not to offer 24-hour CT or MRI interpretation and raise the likelihood that a stroke victim won't experience any aftereffects thanks to prompt medical attention.

# What could cause a stroke?
Age, genetic predisposition, penetrance, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, dyslipidemia, arterial fibrillation, recent myocardial infarction, sedentary behavior, and alcoholism.

**What are the disease's complications?**
i. Brain edema
ii. Hydrocephalus
iii. intracranial hteorrhage
iv. Hemorrhagic change
v. seizures


## What can you do to avoid having a stroke?
Prevention requires routine neurological assessment and monitoring.
Along with the management of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, quitting smoking, and the moderation of alcohol consumption.
To aid in prevention, doctors may advise the use of drugs like anticoagulants, which help to reduce the occurrence of strokes.
Regular physical activity, such as three to five 30- to 60-minute walks each week, lowers the risk of having a stroke.
They should always be suggested by and assessed by a medical expert.
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#### Reference
https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Stroke
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624