{"id":103,"date":"2021-06-08T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.guaranteedinsurance.net\/?p=103"},"modified":"2021-06-23T18:52:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:52:08","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-identifying-a-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guaranteedinsurance.net\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-identifying-a-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Stroke? Identifying the Causes and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to stokes, reacting in time can be the difference between life and death. Suffering a stroke can also lead to life-changing disabilities and conditions, putting financial strains on you and your loved ones. To get a better understanding of this health issue, let's take a closer look at the symptoms of a stroke and some facts about the severity of the disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also known as an embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage, a stroke is one of the most feared acute disorders. It is equivalent to a heart attack but in the brain, and it occurs when not enough blood reaches the head due to a blocked artery or a ruptured blood vessel.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Centers for <\/span>Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>, every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, of which, nearly 1 of 4 are in people who have had a previous stroke. Another shocking fact about strokes is that every 40 seconds someone suffers from one and every 4 minutes, someone dies due to this event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. For instance, this condition has reduced mobility in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over. One of the best ways to prepare for the unexpected is our Final Expense Plan, designed to help your loved ones cope with final expenses such as funeral costs, outstanding debts, final medical bills, and more. If you want to know more about our plan, please feel free to visit our<\/span> plan page <\/span><\/a>and see all the details of our coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common symptoms of strokes.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Stroke symptoms typically appear about 10 seconds after the disturbance of blood supply to the brain. Here are some of the most common symptoms of suffering a stroke:<\/span><\/p>\n