Stroke.

A stroke usually causes drastic changes in the lives of the patient and family members. This condition often occurs abruptly mostly without any prior warning and can suddenly tear an active person away from life and is a painful experience for all those involved. They are suddenly confronted all at once with topics such as disability and care requirements and on top of this social and economic problems.

Stroke. Definition

Definition of a stroke

By "stroke" we mean an abrupt ("out of the blue") loss of certain functions of the brain. The usual cause in most cases is a ...

Definition

Stroke. Diagnostic

Diagnostics for a stroke using CT and MRT

The neurologist establishes the symptoms by examining, among other things, the patient's reflexes, coordination, memory, ...

Diagnostic

Cause

A stroke can also develop because of arterial calcification

Causes of a stroke: Inadequate blood supply to the brain, Cerebral haemorrhages etc.

Cause

Stroke. Precautionary measure

Minimise your risk of having a stroke!

There is no sure option for preventing a stroke. However there are things you personally can do to minimise...

Precautionary measure

Professional care

Bader

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Peter Bader


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