Education information can help you better understand what a stroke is, how to identify the warning signs of stroke, and how to lower your risk of having one. First, understand what a stroke is. When a stroke occurs, every second is critical. Immediate medical treatment can lower disability substantially. Ischemic Strokes Are caused by build-ups of fatty deposits on the inside of an artery wall which then becomes completely clogged.
Ischemic strokes are the more common, accounting for eighty percent of all strokes suffered.
Twenty percent of all strokes suffered are hemorrhagic strokes. Washington, DC has one of the highest stroke death rates in the country, making rapid-response stroke services essential. Second, be sure you know the warning signs of stroke. Numbness, weakness, or paralysis in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes.