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	Brain	Brainstem function	Carotid stenosis, X-ray of the left artery
Carotid stenosis, X-ray of the right artery	Circle of Willis	Endarterectomy
Left cerebral hemisphere - function	Plaque buildup in arteries	Right cerebral hemisphere - function	Stroke

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• Breathing food into the airway (aspiration)
• Decreased life span
• Difficulty communicating
• Fractures
• Malnutrition
• Muscle spasticity
• Permanent loss of brain functions
• Permanent loss of movement or sensation in one or more parts of the body
• Problems due to loss of mobility, including joint contractures and pressure sores
• Reduced ability to function or care for self
• Reduced social interactions
• Side effects of medications

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if someone has symptoms of a stroke.

Review Date: 06/15/2010
Reviewed By: Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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