Stroke (apoplectic insult)
Symptoms/warning signs and causes of stroke
According to the World Stroke Organisation, one in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. This shows the wide distribution of this disease and that it can affect everyone.
Learn more about the symptoms/warning signs and causes of stroke to know how to act correctly and quickly when recognizing the warning signs.
Effects of stroke
According to the WHO, stroke is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. When surviving a stroke, the patient may suffer from various resulting problems and impaired body functions.
Learn more about the most common effects of stroke
Treatment, therapy and rehabilitation after stroke
With the “1 in 6” campaign the World Stroke Organisation illustrates the situation: Every six seconds someone’s quality of life will forever change – they will permanently be physically disabled due to stroke.
To reduce the risk of permanent physical disability due to stroke, the affected person should receive adequate medical treatment and adequate therapy and rehabilitation as quickly as possible.
Read more about the various possibilities of treatment, therapy and rehabilitation after stroke
This article contains only general information and must not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. This information does not replace medical advice.