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Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Stroke
A stroke is caused by the sudden interruption of blood flow to an area of the brain. Its symptoms depend on the function of the part of the brain that is affected. Here we delineate the most common symptoms of stroke and emphasize the need to recognize these symptoms as a medical emergency. By doing this, treatment can be optimized, and long term disability can be prevented.

Why Treating One Stroke Could Cause Another Stroke
This brief article describes how a stroke develops, and why its symptoms must be recognized early in order to ensure that treatment is given within the time window when treatment is safe. Learn why if this time window is missed, treating a stroke can lead to potentially deadly bleeding inside the brain.