{"id":4530,"date":"2017-11-24T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:57:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:57:19","slug":"ischemic-stroke-what-is-it-causes-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/neurology\/ischemic-stroke-what-is-it-causes-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Ischemic Stroke \u2013 what is it? Causes and symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

An ischemic stroke occurs when a major blood vessel to the brain gets blocked. These arteries carry fresh blood to the brain from the heart and lungs. When the artery gets blocked, the oxygenated blood doesn\u2019t reach the brain and it can\u2019t remove carbon dioxide and cellular waste.<\/p>\n

There are two types of ischemic strokes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Thrombiotic stroke<\/strong> \u2013 which occurs when diseased or damaged cerebral arteries become blocked by the formation of a blood clot within the brain<\/p>\n

\u2022 Embolic stroke<\/strong> – caused by a clot within an artery, but in this case the clot forms elsewhere.
\nOften these emboli will travel from the heart in the bloodstream They finally get too big to travel any farther and get lodged in the artery<\/p>\n

Causes
\n<\/strong>Ischemic stroke can occur due to many illnesses. They are:-
\n\u2022 Atherosclerosis where the arteries become narrow allowing the formation of clots
\n\u2022 Heart attacks<\/a> and heart disease
\n\u2022 Alcohol
\n\u2022 Plaque formation or calcification of the arteries
\n\u2022 Trauma in the blood vessels of the neck
\n\u2022 Disorders of blood clotting<\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>Atrial Fibrillation And Embolic Strokes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSymptoms of an ischemic stroke:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Cognitive problems
\n\u2022 Visual problems
\n\u2022 Slurring of speech
\n\u2022 Memory loss
\n\u2022 Blackouts
\n\u2022 Trembling in extremities
\n\u2022 Numbness or tingling sensation
\n\u2022 Drooping in face<\/p>\n

What should you do if someone is showing any of the above signs?
\n<\/strong>If someone is showing one or more of these signs, they should be taken to the hospital immediately. The reason for the symptom could be something else, but it is best not to take chances. The doctors will do a battery of tests to check that there is no blood clot in the body. Even if the symptoms pass swiftly, this should be taken as a sign that your body is sending you a warning signal.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take the warning lightly!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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