A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die from lack of oxygen and nutrients. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, caused by a blood clot blocking an artery; and hemorrhagic, caused by a broken blood vessel bleeding into the brain. Strokes can affect the entire body, with effects ranging from mild to severe, such as paralysis, speech/thinking problems, or emotional issues. Risk factors include high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and age. Symptoms include numbness/weakness, confusion, vision issues, walking problems, or severe headaches. The emergency rules for a sudden stroke are to determine if it's a stroke, make