A stroke usually strikes those affected suddenly, but there are signs such as dizziness and headaches now. Fast action is important now.
A third of those affected die as a result within a year. A stroke is the third most common cause of death in Germany. Younger people with certain blood types are particularly at risk. There are influencing factors that can promote a stroke - to know your individual risk, test yourself. Pay attention to these symptoms in yourself and in other people around you because quick help can literally save lives. The longer the stroke remains untreated, the larger the areas of the brain that die. And the more likely it is that the patient will have to deal with lifelong disabilities or even die. If you notice any of the following signs, call an emergency doctor immediately - even if it isn't a stroke, it's always better to be safe than sorry! The symptoms of a stroke include blurred or double vision, no longer orientation, misses objects or cannot grasp them, or'search' for the right words.