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Stroke - What it is

What is a stroke?Stroke - conditions and treatments - SingHealth

A stroke occurs when a part of the brain gets damaged due to interruption of its blood supply. The symptoms and signs of a stroke depend on the size and location of the damaged area.

In a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), the symptoms of stroke disappear completely within 24 hours.

 

Stroke - Preparing for surgery

Stroke - Post-surgery care

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