• A new report describes some of the symptoms that can be caused by strokes.

  • A study found that women were more likely to have headaches than men.

  • If symptoms are spotted early, stroke can be treated.

The symptoms of strokes have been highlighted in a new report.

The latest knowledge on the symptoms of cardiovascular diseases was outlined in the review.

A brain attack is when a blood vessel supplying the brain gets blocked or bust, starving it of oxygen and causing brain damage.

It is important to recognize and respond to stroke symptoms. Long-term disabilities and death can be prevented with timely treatment.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strokes are a leading cause of death and long term disability in the United States.

The risk of having a stroke varies from person to person.

The risk of a black person having a first stroke is double that of a white person, according to the CDC. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are some of the medical conditions that can lead to a stroke.

Classic stroke symptoms include a drooping face, slurred speech, and limb weakness 

Symptoms of a classic stroke include weakness in the face or limbs, difficulty speaking, confusion, dizziness, and vision changes in one or both eyes.

Atypical symptoms include vertigo and double vision

Atypical stroke symptoms include a partial sensory deficit, as well as dizziness and double vision.

The American Heart Association said more research was needed to understand what stroke symptoms look like in different demographic groups.

Women are more likely to get symptoms like headache and coma

Women are more likely than men to get nonfocal symptoms, which are not related to a specific area of the brain.

The symptoms include headaches, altered mental state, coma, and stupor, which are when someone is unresponsive, but vigorous physical stimulation awakens them.

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