How Much Do You Know About Stroke?
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer and a
leading cause of serious, long-term disability, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). The ASA reports that strokes kill about 137,000 people a year, accounting for about one of every 18 deaths. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz, based on information from the AHA and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
1. What is another name for a stroke?
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A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel in the brain bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). In either of these cases, brain cells begin to die because blood can't reach them and they can't get the oxygen and nutrients they need to function.
3. Which of these is a symptom of stroke?
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The symptoms of stroke occur suddenly and quickly. The
numbness or weakness can also occur in the face; the weakness or
numbness also may occur on one side of the body. A person having a stroke may suddenly have difficulty speaking or understanding what someone is saying to them. The person may suddenly have trouble walking and lose his or her balance; sudden
dizziness is another symptom. If you are with someone who is experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
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