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Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 140,000 deaths each year in the U.S., and over 5 million worldwide. They are caused by blot clots or vessel ruptures in the brain, causing the death of surrounding brain cells. There are two types of strokes: ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic strokes are caused by blot clots that form in the brain, called thrombotic strokes, or form in other body parts and travel to the brain, called embolic strokes. This type of stroke accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by the bursting of cranial arteries inside the brain, called an intracerebral hemorrhage, or near the surface of the brain, called subarachnoid hemorrhage. These account for the other 13% of stroke cases. There are no clear causes for strokes, but there are many risk factors. Some lifestyle risk factors include obesity, sedentary lifestyles, heavy or binge drinking, smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke(which can double your risk), and usage of illegal drugs. Some medical risk factors include blood pressure higher than 120/80, high cholesterol, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, any cardiovascular disease, and a family history …show more content…

Whole body symptoms include balance disorder, fatigue, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Visual symptoms include blurred vision, double vision, sudden visual loss, or temporary loss of vision in one eye. Speech symptoms include difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or speech loss. Sensory symptoms include pins and needles or reduced sensation of touch. Facial symptoms include muscle weakness or numbness. Limb symptoms include numbness or weakness. Other common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, headache, inability to understand, mental confusion, or rapid involuntary eye

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