What is a stroke
What is a stroke? There are two major types of strokes: Ischemic – caused by a blood clot or the narrowing of a blood vessel leading to the brain that restricts blood flow and keeps oxygen and nutrients from reaching brain cells Hemorrahagic – caused by a broken blood vessel which results in bleeding in the brain Symptoms to watch for include: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding;…