Stroke

What is a stroke? A stroke, also known as a “cerebral infarction,” is a condition characterized by sudden onset of facial asymmetry, slurred speech, hemiplegia, or loss of consciousness. In modern medicine, the term “stroke” generally encompasses conditions such as cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral vasospasm, and facial nerve palsy. Patients may experience … Read more