Stroke

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Stroke

Stroke occurs when the blood supply to an area of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, resulting in the death (necrosis) of brain tissue in the affected area.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 2000
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Slurred speech 70
Blurred vision 70
Headache 70
Dizziness 70
LDL high level 60
Hypertension 60
Numbness 70
Weakness 70
Hemiparesis 70
Brain arteries blocked 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Pulmonary artery blockage 10

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Speech listening
  • Physical examination
  • Basic visual test
  • Opthalmoscopy
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Blood draw
  • Echo
  • Urgent echo
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Angiography

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: