A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.
Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.
A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs.
Strokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused by the blockage of an artery. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain.
When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or inability to perform an activity in a normal way.