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Stroke in Pregnancy- Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention

Jul 04, 2025

Stroke in Pregnancy- Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention

A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. It is mainly of two types: Ischemic Stroke (blockage of blood vessels inside the brain) and Haemorrhagic Stroke (rupture of blood vessels inside the brain).

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

The DASH Diet and Stroke Prevention: What You Should Eat

Jul 04, 2025

The DASH Diet and Stroke Prevention: What You Should Eat

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is designed to prevent or control hypertension or high blood pressure to reduce the chances of heart disease or stroke.

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

FAST Test For Stroke: What It Is and Why Timing Matters

Jul 02, 2025

FAST Test For Stroke: What It Is and Why Timing Matters

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Leading causes of stroke:

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

Post-Stroke Fatigue: Why It Happens and How to Manage It

Jul 02, 2025

Post-Stroke Fatigue: Why It Happens and How to Manage It

Post-stroke tiredness is the term for the increased level of exhaustion that people who have had a stroke may suffer.

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke): Why It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Jun 30, 2025

Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke): Why It Shouldn’t Be Ignored

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is typically considered an acute, localised, and short-duration symptom of the brain, usually followed by the complete resolution of such symptoms.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Genetics and Stroke: Does Family History Put You at Risk?

Jun 27, 2025

Genetics and Stroke: Does Family History Put You at Risk?

A stroke is a sudden brain accident that occurs when blood flow to the brain has been damaged, resulting in trouble with walking, gripping objects, sensory loss, and even daily activities becoming problematic.

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

Can a Stroke Happen During Sleep?

Jun 25, 2025

Can a Stroke Happen During Sleep?

Patients are those who went to sleep healthy and woke up with stroke symptoms, or a stroke occurs during sleep; this is known as a wake-up stroke.

Dr. Nida Javed

Dr. Nida Javed

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent a Stroke

Jun 24, 2025

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent a Stroke

A stroke is the third leading cause of death around the world, and it can also cause serious long-term disabilities and financial issues.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta

High Blood Pressure and Stroke: The Deadly Connection

Jun 20, 2025

High Blood Pressure and Stroke: The Deadly Connection

Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. The majority of this pressure comes from the heart, which circulates blood throughout the body.

Dr. Ishika Gupta

Dr. Ishika Gupta