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Stroke Center


General Overview Stroke is a brain injury that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue starts to die rapidly, resulting in a sudden loss of function. More Transient ischemic attack (TIA) refers to temporary brain dysfunction due to a shortage of blood and oxygen. It is sometimes referred to as a "mini-stroke." TIA is a serious condition that serves as a warning for a stroke. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on stroke: What is a stroke? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my healthcare provider about stroke? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Surgery Living With Stroke In his own words: living with stroke		Special Topics Stroke: do you know the symptoms & risk factors? Each minute that ticks by after a stroke begins brings death to more brain tissue. Know the signs. A call for help could save a life. Read more here. Related Conditions Acute coronary syndrome Aphasia Brain aneurysm Focal dystonia Heart disease High blood pressure Subarachnoid hemorrhage Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Stroke Atherosclerosis High cholesterol level High blood pressure (Hypertension) High homocysteine level High triglyceride level Resources American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org National Stroke Association http://www.stroke.org