What happens to your brain during a stroke? What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke? And what are the warning signs you need to know?
In this episode of Health Recoded, we explain what happens during a stroke, how strokes affect the brain, and why getting treatment quickly can make a major difference in recovery.
There are several different types of stroke, and understanding the difference between an ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (transient ischemic attack) can help you better understand what happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
We break down the science of stroke in a simple, evidence-based way, including how the brain is affected, the warning signs of a stroke, why recovery varies between people, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:09 How Is the Brain Structured?
04:58 What Are the Different Types of Stroke?
11:40 Stroke Signs and Symptoms
15:27 Can You Prevent a Stroke?
17:34 Why Does Stroke Recovery Vary?
25:20 Nursing Tips for Stroke Prevention
28:21 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided by your own medical professional.
Resources:
American Stroke Association. (2024). About stroke. https://www.stroke.org
Campbell, B. C. V., & Khatri, P. (2020). Stroke. The Lancet, 396(10244), 129–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31179-X
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Stroke facts. https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/about/index.html
Powers, W. J., Rabinstein, A. A., Ackerson, T., et al. (2019). Guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke. Stroke, 50(12), e344-e418. https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000211
Saver, J. L. (2006). Time is brain—Quantified. Stroke, 37(1), 263-266. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.0000196957.55928.ab
American Stroke Association. (2024). Transient ischemic attack (TIA). https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/types-of-stroke/tia-transient-ischemic-attack
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2024). Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stroke
