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Effects of Stroke
Effects of StrokeA stroke can affect how someone moves, thinks, and feels. Specific challenges depend on which part of theirbrain was injured and how badly.A stroke can damage parts of the brain that control: movement, speech and writing, memory, emotions, vision,and more.Fortunately, quality care after a stroke can help with recovery. Learn more at stroke.org.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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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.
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When blood supply is cut off from the brain, cells begin to die from lack of oxygen. Within minutes, skills, such as reasoning, speech, and some degree of arm, leg, or facial movement, may be lost. The type of skills and the amount of loss depend on which part of the brain was affected, and how much tissue was damaged.