Stroke symptoms can appear up to 90 days beforehand.
A stroke is a serious and potentially fatal condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Although many believe strokes occur without warning, symptoms can actually appear weeks or even months before the event.
Research indicates that some warning signs can appear up to 90 days before a stroke. Recognizing these warning signs can allow for timely medical attention and potentially prevent a more serious stroke.
1. What causes a stroke?
A stroke occurs when an obstruction cuts off blood flow to the brain or a blood vessel ruptures in the brain. This obstruction can cause damage or death of brain cells, often leading to serious consequences such as loss of movement, difficulty speaking, and even death.
✔Main types of stroke:
1. Ischemic stroke: caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain (the most common type).
2. Hemorrhagic stroke: occurs when a blood vessel ruptures, causing bleeding in the brain.
3. Transient ischemic attack (TIA) – a “mini-stroke” in which blood flow is temporarily interrupted.
Why it matters: Many people ignore the early symptoms of a stroke, assuming that…
However, Dr. Giglio emphasized that the absence of brain damage does not mean that the symptoms of a TIA should be ignored.
« This could mean that you are at risk of having a stroke within the next 48 hours, and certainly within 7, 30, or even 90 days. »
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