Stroke: What You Need to Know

Sources Medically Reviewed on 01/08/2020 Reviewed by Suzanne R. Steinbaum, MD on January 08, 2020
IMAGES PROVIDED BY:
1) mr.suphachai praserdumrongchai / Getty Images
2) Comstock / Getty Images
3) (Clockwise from top left) MangoStar_Studio / Thinkstock, WebMD, George Doyle / Thinkstock, Ingram Publishing / Thinkstock
4) ISM / Phototake
5) gorodenkoff / Getty Images
6) R. SPENCER PHIPPEN / Medical Images
7) PRinc_SB4135 / Photo Researchers
8) swisoot / Getty Images
9) Adam Calaitzis / Getty Images
10) (Left to right) Christoph Burgstedt / Thinkstock, zencreation / Getty Images
11) (Clockwise from top left) peterschreiber.media / Getty Images, Lars Neumann / Thinkstock, RapidEye / iStock, Kwangmoozaa / Getty Images
12) bhofack2 / Thinkstock
13) Jupiterimages / Getty Images
SOURCES:
American Heart Association: “Stroke Symptoms: FAST.”
CDC: “About Stroke,” “Stroke Signs and Symptoms.”
National Institute on Aging: “Rehabilitation After Stroke.”
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: “Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Fact Sheet.”
American Stroke Association: “Why Getting Quick Stroke Treatment Is Important,” Ischemic Stroke (Clots),” “Stopping the Bleeding in a Hemorrhagic Stroke.”
NYU Langone Health: “Surgery for Carotid Artery Disease.”
Reviewed by Suzanne R. Steinbaum, MD on January 08, 2020
This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information.
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.