Q: What is a silent stroke?

Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), or âsilent stroke.â Silent stroke is likely caused by a blood clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It's a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage.

Question 1

What happens when you have a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Paralysis,numbness,trouble speaking, slurred speech, lack of balance

Question 2

What happens when you have a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Paralysis,numbness,trouble speaking, slurred speech, lack of balance

Question 3

What are the 3 types of strokes?

Accepted Answer

ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic shock, transient ischemic attack

Question 4

How long does a stroke last?

Accepted Answer

Stroke symptoms typically last more than 24 hours, and may or may not resolve, even with therapy. Some stroke symptoms may never resolve or get better. Symptoms can begin to resolve in about 1 to 5 minutes, which is typical, but some may take about 24 hours to resolve.

Question 5

How can I prevent a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Eat well, Stay Active,Say no to Smoking and drugs,Control your blood pressure,Maintain you BP 120/80 and monitor the BP regularly incase if your Hypertensive.
 Maintain you sugar and cholestrol level .

Question 6

What is a silent stroke?

Accepted Answer

Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), or âsilent stroke.â Silent stroke is likely caused by a blood clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It's a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage.

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