A Sign of Stroke May Occur 90 Days in Advance
Stroke symptoms can appear very early, but they are often overlooked.
Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 800,000 people suffering from a stroke each year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in this country.
However, according to HuffPost, we can equip ourselves with the knowledge to recognize stroke symptoms, understand risk factors, and protect ourselves from this type of cerebrovascular accident.
Dr. Brandon Giglio, Director of Vascular Neurology at NYU Langone Hospital (USA), stated that about 85% of strokes in the U.S. are ischemic strokes, while the remaining 15% are hemorrhagic strokes. In many cases, stroke symptoms may appear days, weeks, or even months in advance.
Below are some warning signs of stroke that everyone should know.
Transient Ischemic Attack – An Early Sign of Stroke
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) can be a warning sign of stroke. According to Dr. Ahmed Itrat, Medical Director of Stroke at Cleveland Clinic Akron General:
“A transient ischemic attack causes mild neurological symptoms that resolve on their own, without causing permanent nerve damage.” In other words, a TIA occurs quickly and does not lead to brain damage.
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