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What Is Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease)?

Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease) is a serious neurological condition that occurs when blood vessels in the brain become blocked or bleed, leading to temporary or permanent loss of function in a part of the brain. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. At Özel Algomed Hastanesi, stroke diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation processes are managed through a multidisciplinary approach.

What Are the Types of Stroke?

Stroke is mainly divided into two major types:

• Ischemic Stroke: Caused by blockage of brain vessels and accounts for most stroke cases.
• Hemorrhagic Stroke: Occurs due to bleeding in brain vessels.

A temporary blockage causing short-term symptoms without permanent damage is called a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

What Are the Risk Factors for Stroke?

Main risk factors for stroke include:

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Physical inactivity
• Heart diseases
• Advanced age
• Unhealthy diet

What Are the Symptoms of Stroke?

Stroke symptoms may appear suddenly and require emergency intervention.

Common symptoms include:

• Weakness in the arm or leg
• Facial drooping
• Speech impairment
• Vision loss or blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Loss of balance
• Difficulty walking
• Severe headache
• Altered consciousness

Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment Methods

Rapid evaluation is essential in stroke diagnosis.

Main diagnostic methods include:

• Brain CT scan
• Brain MRI
• CT angiography
• MR angiography
• Cerebral angiography
• Blood tests
• Cardiac evaluations

Main treatment methods include:

• Thrombolytic therapy
• Thrombectomy
• Intensive care monitoring
• Surgical treatment
• Blood thinner medications
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation

Methods of Stroke Prevention

Healthy lifestyle habits are essential for reducing stroke risk.

Preventive recommendations include:

• Blood pressure control
• Diabetes monitoring
• Smoking cessation
• Regular exercise
• Healthy nutrition
• Cholesterol management
• Regular medical check-ups
• Treatment of heart diseases

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is a stroke?

A stroke is a serious cerebrovascular disease caused by blockage or bleeding in brain vessels.
02

What is the most common symptom of stroke?

Sudden weakness in the arm or leg, speech impairment, and facial drooping are the most common symptoms.
03

Can stroke be prevented?

Yes. Healthy lifestyle habits and control of risk factors can reduce stroke risk.
04

Why are the first hours of stroke treatment important?

Early intervention may reduce brain damage and lower the risk of permanent disability.
05

Is rehabilitation necessary after stroke?

Yes. Physical therapy and rehabilitation help patients regain daily life skills.
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