Disruptions of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke. It occurs in two forms, both potentially life-threatening.

You're more likely to have one or more sudden warning signs like numbness or weakness, confusion, dizziness, or severe headache.

If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay. Timely treatment is critical to survival and recovery.

There are three major kinds of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic attack (TIA) -- with different symptoms.

Some people have strokes without knowing it. Silent strokes either have no easy-to-recognize symptoms or you don’t remember them.

You can change or manage some things that put you at risk for a stroke, such as high blood pressure and smoking.

To reduce your chances of stroke, adopt habits that promote cardiovascular health and deter hardening of the arteries.

In the U.S., stroke-related cognitive decline, vascular dementia, is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's.

What happens when someone has vascular dementia? Learn more about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

With stroke, a doctor must confirm the symptoms, identify the type of stroke, its location, and the extent of brain damage.

Thrombolysis is a treatment to dissolve clots in blood vessels, improve blood flow, and prevent damage to tissues and organs.

In stroke rehab, a team of health professionals works with you to regain skills you lost as the result of a stroke.

Looking to broaden your understanding of strokes? These organizations can help.