# Strokes

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/strokes/
- Published: 2019-02-06T15:02:24-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Strokes

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### Stroke Overview

Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is restricted or blocked. Stroke
symptoms can be life-altering. A Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates’(
CONA) neurovascular specialist’s customized treatment plan reduces symptoms as much
as possible.

## **Symptoms & Risk Factors**

Stroke symptoms include:

 * Difficulty walking
 * Face, leg, or arm numbness or paralysis
 * Headaches
 * Speech difficulties
 * Vision problems

Stroke risk factors are:

 * Diabetes
 * Family history
 * High cholesterol
 * Hypertension
 * Overweight or obese
 * Sedentary lifestyle
 * Tobacco use

## **Common Treatments:**

A CONA neurovascular specialist prescribes medications and therapies to reduce symptoms
as much as possible.