A stroke also goes by the name apoplexy, seizure or cerebrovascular accident. According to the World Health Organization WHO, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year.
The faster a stroke is recognised and treated, the higher are the odds of avoiding long-term damages.
What is a Stroke?
A stroke occurs after a sudden cerebral circulatory disorder of the brain. The brain suffers a shortage for more than 24 hours so that cells might die.
Affected brain areas cannot work properly anymore.
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