Every day we hear or see information about stroke and the warning signs, as well as what we can do to prevent a stroke. So let's talk about strokes and what they are, where they come from, and possible treatments. We will discuss stroke and TIA and briefly review the different types of stroke. We will discuss the importance of this issue and, over time, we will see how stroke can affect the daily lives of many Americans. I will present some facts and give you some personal experiences. Stroke: The medical term for a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood clots and blocks an artery or blood vessel, disrupting blood flow to an area of ​​the brain. With either of these things, your brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. When this happens, the abilities controlled by this area of ​​the brain cease, this includes, but is not limited to: Speech, movement and even memory. The effects depend on where the stroke occurs and the extent of the brain damage. A person who has a small stroke may only have minor problems such as ligament weakness. Because those who suffer larger attacks may become paralyzed on one side or lose the ability to speak. Recovery from a stroke is possible. However, more than two-thirds of stroke survivors will suffer some type of permanent disability. There are 7 types of stroke; One of the biggest ones I'll talk about is AIT. Ischemic stroke: In everyday life, blood clotting is beneficial. When you bleed from a wound, blood clots slow and eventually stop the bleeding. However, in the case of a stroke, blood clots are dangerous because they can block arteries and interrupt blood flow, a process called ischemia. An ischemic stroke... middle of paper ...... caused by the rupture or "burst" of a blood vessel in the brain is called a hemorrhagic stroke. The medical word for this type of breakage is hemorrhage. Bleeding can be caused by a number of disorders affecting the blood vessels, including long-term high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. An aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on the wall of a blood vessel. These weak points are usually present at birth. Aneurysms develop over several years and usually do not cause detectable problems until they rupture. There are two types of hemorrhagic accidents: subarachnoid and intracerebral. TIA: Transient ischemic attack, is also considered a mini-stroke. With stroke-like symptoms that last less than 24 hours before disappearing. Although TIAs usually cause no permanent damage, they are a serious warning sign of stroke and should not be ignored..