A stroke, sometimes referred to as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis, arterial embolism), or a hemorrhage.
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Facial drooping: A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move
Arm weakness: The inability to raise one's arm fully
Speech difficulties: An inability or difficulty to understand or produce speech
Time: Time is of the essence when having a stroke, and an immediate call to emergency services or trip to the hospital is recommended.
Why Does Having a Stroke Increase a Person's Risk for Cardiac Trouble? Source
Some of the same risks that can lead to a stroke can also make heart problems more likely, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart arrhythmias. Some of the chemical changes a stroke causes may affect the heart's functioning. For example, chemicals in the brain released into the bloodstream after a stroke may be bad for the heart. A stroke can directly damage parts of the brain that control the heart. Right hemisphere damage (more than left) makes serious heart rhythm problems and death caused by the heart suddenly stopping much more likely.
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