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Prevention and treatment of stroke are two of the most significant aspects of neurology. Stroke has become a worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality in terms of long-term disability. Essentially, a stroke arises due to an interruption in the blood supply through the cerebral arteries, leading to destruction of brain cells due to lack of oxygen and other nutrients. In fact, two major types of stroke exist: one caused by blood clot that blocks an artery in the brain-it is known as an ischemic stroke-and another caused by a burst blood vessel; it is known as hemorrhagic stroke. Both can cause heavy damage to the brain, though, if prevented early or if treated immediately, it may reduce the scale of stroke and ensure an improved outcome for patients.

For someone who is at risk of stroke, prevention requires dealing with common risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and obesity. These are all risk factors that are associated with the increase of atherosclerosis and are potential causes of a stroke. Modifications in lifestyle-alieving to a healthy diet for the heart, exercise regularly, keeping oneself at a healthy weight, and smoking cessation-will be of good service for reducing the risk of a stroke. Besides lifestyle change, prevention is carried out through managing such medical conditions as hypertension and diabetes through medications and regular check-ups.

Early detection of stroke is important since it prevents the maximum damage that the stroke can cause on the brain. The FAST system has been popularized to identify the signs of a stroke, which are Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and the Time to call the emergency services. Treatment will be faster with more chances of recovery if prompt medical attention is sought upon the onset of stroke symptoms.

The type and severity of the stroke determine what needs to be done to treat the patient. An ischemic stroke treatment usually requires thrombolytic treatment, including clot-busting drugs like tPA. Mechanical thrombectomy-removing the clot through a vascular lesion-can also be performed. The focus on hemorrhagic stroke treatment is to stop bleeding, and usually, surgery is required to repair damaged blood vessels and avoid continued bleeding.

Rehabilitation After Acute Stroke Treatment In recovery from acute stroke, there are several variables, but one fundamental element that will necessarily be included is rehabilitation. Although stroke rehabilitation programs may vary in type, commonly, a patient will experience some combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Advanced Technologies It is only with the advent of modern technologies, such as robot-assisted therapy and virtual reality rehabilitation, that any possible benefits of recovery from stroke have been made more possible.

Ongoing research in stroke prevention and treatment leads to new therapies, like neuroprotective agents, stem cell therapies, and innovative devices capable of minimizing the destructive impact of a stroke on the brain and inducing neural recovery. Focusing on early prevention, rapid treatment, and all possible rehabilitation measures minimizes the impact of stroke.