Strokes



=__Stroke __ By Michelle Kwan =

1) The common and scientific name of the disease. Stroke, is the common name of cerebrovascular accident (CVA).



2) What causes it? How is it transmitted? Strokes are caused by a thrombus or embolus that blocks blood from flowing to the brain, and it can't be transmitted.

3) What are the symptoms? How long do they last? Is it dead? Common symptoms of Stroke is: However, silent or small strokes won't have any symptoms. But can still damage brain tissues.
 * Dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance and coordination
 * Speech problems
 * Numbness, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the body
 * Blurred, blackened, or double vision
 * Sudden severe headaches

4) Can it be cured? If so, how? If not, is there any way that we can at least treat it? Stroke can't be cured and patients will die in a short period of time, however, we can prevent it by not more smoking, having a healthy eating habit, knowing and controlling our blood pressure.

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Bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke: "Stroke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." //Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Aug. 2011. .

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php: "What Is a Stroke? What Causes a Stroke?." //Medical News Today: Health News//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Aug. 2011. .