What is stroke?
Cerebrovascular accident refers to the injury to the brain that occurs when flow of blood to brain tissue is interrupted by a clogged or ruptured artery, causing brain tissue to die because of lack of nutrients and oxygen.
How do members experience stroke?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with stroke*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Weakness in leg(s)
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Common symptom
Stress
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Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Weakness in hands
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for stroke*
Who has stroke on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 32 | |
| 30s | 78 | |
| 40s | 161 | |
| 50s | 287 | |
| 60s | 349 | |
| 70+ | 235 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 356 | |
| Female | 756 |