Recovering from a stroke - Mayo Clinic News Network
May 27, 2025 · What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Aphasia can be the first sign of stroke
May 20, 2025 · A stroke happens when blood vessels supplying the brain burst or are blocked. This reduces blood flow to the brain, depriving it of the essential nutrients and oxygen needed to support …
Which drugs are good for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic Diet
Jan 9, 2024 · These drugs are also used to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia) Phentermine works by affecting the central nervous system, leading to appetite …
Severe carotid stenosis, any help? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 31, 2025 · Doctors determined no stroke but didn't have an answer. My daughter was speaking with friends of hers who happen to be nurses and described what I experienced, and they all said it …
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Dec 13, 2024 · The brain cells are affected very quickly after a stroke occurs. In the most common type of stroke, called an ischemic stroke, or cerebral infarction, there's a lack of blood flow to an area of …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 things to know about stroke
Feb 17, 2025 · What are the risk factors, and are there signs to watch for that indicate someone is having a stroke? ANSWER: A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking to …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment ...
Jan 29, 2025 · Stroke symptoms include trouble speaking and understanding others; numbness or weakness, often on one side of the face, arms or legs; vision problems; a severe headache; and …
What to know about transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Jan 23, 2025 · Unlike a stroke, a TIA may not damage brain cells and doesn’t cause permanent disability. But it’s a warning sign that you’re at high risk of a full-blown stroke and you need …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment
Oct 24, 2024 · Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That's why immediate stroke …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke
May 5, 2025 · The focus is on managing risk factors to reduce the long-term risk of stroke. A stroke results from a blocked or torn blood vessel that decreases blood flow to the brain.