Ischemic Stroke

For most people, a stroke appears to be a sudden event. However, the conditions that increase its risk often develop over many years without causing noticeable symptoms.

A stroke is commonly imagined as a sudden catastrophe with obvious symptoms: paralysis, speech impairment, or loss of consciousness. In reality, however, the condition does not always develop so noticeably. A person may continue working, talking, and going about their usual activities without realizing how serious their condition is.