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A stroke is when blood flow to the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are cut off from oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.

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Strokes are non-communicable.

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Muscular: difficulty walking, instability, paralysis with weak muscles, problems with coordination, stiff muscles, overactive reflexes, or paralysis of one side of the body
Visual: blurred vision, double vision, sudden vision loss, or temporary loss of vision in one eye
Speech: difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or speech loss

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Strokes kill 140,000 each year

Strokes cost the U.S. $43 billion dollars each year.

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You can do blood thinners which thins out blood and prevents blood clots from forming.

You can undergo surgery. Specifically, Carotid Endarterectomy which is the removal of plaque buildup in the carotid arteries located in the neck.

Lastly, you can do therapy like physical therapy.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrMW_tcXZmw

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A stroke can be caused by a blocked artery or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel

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Risk of having a stroke is doubled for black people than white people

Risk for stroke increases with age

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You can try to your lower blood pressure by eating healthy foods, lose weight and  exercise more.