Types of Stroke: Ischemic

•        One way a stroke occurs is that blood vessels to the brain become narrowed or clogged, cutting off blood flow to brain cells.

•        A stroke caused by lack of blood reaching part of the   brain is called an ischemic stroke (is-KEM-ic).

•        High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for ischemic stroke that you can change.

•        Ischemic stroke differ from hemorrhagic strokes in many ways:

•         The most common type of stroke.

•         Account for 87% of all strokes.

•         Symptoms develop over a few minutes or worsen over hours.

•         Typically preceded by warning signs that may include:

•         Loss of strength or sensation on one side of the body

•         Problems with speech and   language

•         Changes in vision or balance

•         Usually occur at night or first thing in the morning

•         Often a TIA (transient ischemic attack or mini stroke) may give some warning of a major ischemic stroke.