VASCULAR SURGERY

STROKE DUE TO CAROTID DISEASE

​You could have a stroke of mini stroke due to Carotid narrowing. The blood supply to a part of your brain is suddenly interrupted.

Stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States, and the most common cause of permanent disability. Most causes of stroke are treatable with medical and surgical intervention, provided they are diagnosed early.

​The blood supply to a part of your brain is suddenly interrupted.

ISCHEMIC STROKE, approximately 75% of all strokes, can occur when blood supply to your brain is blocked.

HEMMORRHAGIC STROKE can occur when there is bleeding in your brain. (Pictured)

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK (TIA) or mini-stroke is a condition similar to stroke, but the symptoms only last seconds or a few minutes and completely resolve within 24 hours.  Can be a warning sign of a future stroke, and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.

CALL 911

Stroke is a medical emergency.  If you experience any of the symptoms below, seek immediate medical attention.

CAN BE DISABLING, MAY CAUSE DEATH

Stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States, and the most common cause of permanent disability.

UNDERLYING CAUSES TREATABLE IF DIAGNOSED EARLY

Most causes of stroke are treatable with medical and surgical intervention, provided they are diagnosed early.

Illustration by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NIH) - Public Domain ​

https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-conditions/stroke​​