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   stroke

   noun

   • ▪ The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or impact.
   • ▪ The striking of a bell or gong.
   • ▪ The sound so produced.
   • ▪ The time so indicated. "at the stroke of midnight."
   • ▪ A sudden action or process having a strong impact or effect. "a stroke of lightning."
   • ▪ A sudden occurrence or result. "a stroke of luck; a stroke of misfortune."
   • ▪ A sudden severe attack, as of paralysis or sunstroke.
   • ▪ A sudden loss of brain function caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain, characterized by loss of muscular control, diminution or loss of sensation or consciousness, dizziness, slurred speech, or other symptoms that vary with the extent and severity of the damage to the brain.
   • ▪ An inspired or effective idea or act. "a stroke of genius."
   • ▪ A single uninterrupted movement, especially when repeated or in a back-and-forth motion. "the stroke of a pendulum."
   • ▪ A keystroke.
   • ▪ Any of a series of movements of a piston from one end of the limit of its motion to another.
   • ▪ A single completed movement of the limbs and body, as in swimming or rowing.
   • ▪ The manner or rate of executing such a movement. "My favorite stroke is butterfly. She had a very rapid stroke."
   • ▪ The rower who sits nearest the coxswain or the stern and sets the tempo for the other rowers.
   • ▪ The position occupied by this person.
   • ▪ A movement of the upper torso and arms for the purpose of striking a ball, as in golf or tennis.
   • ▪ The manner of executing such a movement.
   • ▪ A scoring unit in golf counted for such a movement. "finished six strokes under par."
   • ▪ A single mark made by a writing or marking implement, such as a pen.
   • ▪ The act of making such a mark.
   • ▪ A printed line in a graphic character that resembles such a mark.
   • ▪ A distinctive effect or deft touch, as in literary composition.

   verb stroked,stroking,strokes

   • ▪ To mark with a single short line.
   • ▪ To draw a line through; cancel. "stroked out the last sentence."
   • ▪ To set the pace for (a rowing crew).
   • ▪ To hit or propel (a ball, for example) with a smoothly regulated swing.
   • ▪ To make or perform a stroke.
   • ▪ To row at a particular rate per minute.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   3 days ago · A stroke is a medical emergency. It's crucial to get medical treatment right away. Getting emergency medical help quickly can reduce brain damage and other stroke complications. The good news is that fewer Americans die of stroke now than in the past. Effective treatments also can help prevent disability from stroke.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › transient-ischemic-attackTransient ischemic attack (TIA) - Symptoms and causes

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   Feb 9, 2024 · In an ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks the blood supply to part of the brain. In a TIA, unlike a stroke, the blockage is brief and there is no permanent damage. The blockage that occurs during a TIA often results from a buildup of cholesterol-containing fatty deposits called plaques in an artery.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 3, 2024 · Emergency treatment depends on whether you're having an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding into the brain. To treat an ischemic stroke, blood flow must quickly be restored to the brain. This may be done with:

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Stroke rehabilitation is a program of different therapies designed to help you relearn skills lost after a stroke. Rehabilitation methods can depend on the parts of your brain affected by the stroke.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › heat-strokeHeatstroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating. This usually happens because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity in high temperatures for too long. There are a few stages of heat injury, and heatstroke is the most serious. It can happen if body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › expert-answers › mini-strokeMinistroke vs. regular stroke: What's the difference?

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   Apr 14, 2023 · Answer From Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D. When people use the term "ministroke," they're referring to a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA is a brief blockage of blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye known as the retina.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › first-aid › first-aid-strokeStroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 27, 2023 · A stroke happens when there's bleeding into the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked. When brain cells are deprived of essential nutrients, they start dying within minutes. Seek immediate medical help. A stroke is a true emergency. The sooner treatment is given, the more likely it is that damage can be minimized. Every ...

9. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosisArteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes

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   Early diagnosis and treatment can stop atherosclerosis from getting worse. Treatment may prevent a heart attack, stroke or another medical emergency. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain or symptoms of transient ischemic attack or stroke such as: Sudden numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.

10. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › high-blood-pressureHigh blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo Clinic

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    Feb 29, 2024 · Learn the symptoms and treatment of this condition — which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke — and the lifestyle changes that can lower the risk.

11. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › high-blood-cholesterolTriglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic

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    High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls (arteriosclerosis) — which increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. Extremely high triglycerides can also cause acute inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).