People under age 65 account for 28 percent of strokes. The chances of experiencing a stroke increase with age. Lifestyle changes can reduce the chances of having a stroke. High blood pressure increases the chances of having a stroke. Causes A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow in the brain.
Ischemic strokes are the most common.
Brain nerve cells die within minutes if they do not get blood. The location of the stroke affects the symptoms. Surgery, drugs, acute hospital care, and rehabilitation are ways to treat ischemic stroke. Some people have a higher risk of having stroke. Talk with your physician about how to minimize your chances of having a stroke.