Warning Signs You're in Danger of a Stroke, Says CDC - msnNOW

You're at risk for stroke if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, smoke—or don't exercise, are obese, are of an older age, among other factors.

Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause," says the CDC.

"A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain becomes obstructed.

When brain cells become deprived of oxygen-rich blood, they begin to die and lose their functions," according to Flint Rehab.

"The area of the brain affected by stroke determines the secondary effects that occur.

For example, if the area of the brain that regulates sensation is affected, it may result in impaired sensation like numbness.".

"Symptoms of memory loss due to a transient ischemic attack are often temporary and vary depending on the area of the brain affected," says Cedars Sinai.

Patients experiencing short-term memory loss will have vivid memories from long ago, but will have difficulty remembering the events of the present day.".

"During a stroke, blood flow to part of your brain is cut off?

Either a blood vessel is blocked, for instance with a blood clot, or a blood vessel tears or bursts and causes bleeding in or around the brain," says WebMD.

can help stroke patients get the treatments they desperately need," says the CDC