What is stroke?

When speaking of stroke, reference is made to all pathologies or cerebrovascular diseases (CVD). Diseases or pathologies that occur due to interruption, momentary or permanent blood supply to some area of ​​the brain.

Stroke has been considered one of the main deaths in developing countries. At the same time it is also one of the main reasons for permanent disability, physical and intellectual. But it is also the second cause of dementia.

In this sense, ictus refers to an injury to the brain, that is caused by an interruption in the blood supply.