In the 'Symptoms - Aging' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about stroke-type events:
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Have you had a stroke-type event?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Mini-stroke (TIA or brief disturbance)" |
Having had mini-strokes |
A risk factor |
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"More than one mini-stroke" |
Having had mini-strokes |
A risk factor |
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"An actual stroke" |
Having had strokes |
A risk factor |
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"A severe stroke or more than one" |
Having had strokes |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Comment |
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Stroke |
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GLOSSARY
Stroke (Stroke-Type Event)
A sudden loss of brain function caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel that supplies the brain, characterized by loss of muscular control, complete or partial loss of sensation or consciousness, dizziness, slurred speech, or other symptoms that vary with the extent and severity of the damage to the brain. The most common manifestation is some degree of paralysis, but small strokes may occur without symptoms. Usually caused by arteriosclerosis, it often results in brain damage.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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