{"id":67954,"date":"2019-05-28T16:44:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T16:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/a-closer-look-at-strokes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T17:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T17:50:42","slug":"a-closer-look-at-strokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/a-closer-look-at-strokes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Closer Look at Strokes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. While people at any age can be susceptible to suffering from a stroke, nearly three quarters of strokes occur in people over the age of 65.<\/h4>\n

Risk factors for a stroke include high blood pressure, genetics, gender, tobacco use, heart disease, diabetes, weight, age and the use of some medications.<\/p>\n

There are three main types of stroke that can occur:<\/p>\n

Ischemic stroke<\/strong> \u2013 Most strokes fall into this category. In an ischemic stroke, arteries narrow or are blocked, reducing blood flow to the brain.<\/p>\n

Hemorrhagic stroke<\/strong> \u2013 During a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel leaks or bursts, causing damage.<\/p>\n

Transient ischemic attack<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes referred to as \u201cmini-strokes,\u201d this is a condition that is also caused by a narrowing of the arteries, but only causes temporary symptoms.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that medical attention after a stroke is critical, and time is of the essence. Anyone suffering from the symptoms of a stroke should not wait for the effects to go away or get worse. They should call 9-1-1 or visit their physician as soon as possible. Quick treatment can minimize damage and potentially save someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

Symptoms can include:<\/p>\n