Stroke

=Strokes=

**The common and scientific name of the disease.**
The scientific name for strokes/brain attack is Cerebral Vascular Attack (CVA)

**What causes it? How's it transmitted?**
Stroke is usually caused by the lack of oxygen and blood in the brain, so the brain is n ot able to function, a stroke occurs when there is clogging or blockage in your arteries going to your brain. Usually cholesterol is the cause of blood clotting/blockage.

**What are the symtoms? How long do they last? Is it deadly?**
The symtoms of stroke are Some symtoms will last a while and dissapear, this is called a "Mini Stroke" also known as Transient Ischemic attacks (TIA). All strokes are deadly but some causes disability or even death, 10% of deaths are caused from strokes worldwide.
 * If you feel any sudden numbness or weakness
 * If you feel dizzy, losing you balence
 * Vomiting
 * Headache

**Can it be cured? If so how?**
Transient Ischemic attackes (TIA) can be cured, but Cerebral Vascular Attacks depend on how much has it affected you, but there is no drug that can cure strokes, but there are ways to prevent strokes, quit smoking, know you cholestrol level, and watch your blood pressure.

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