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In Conditions and Diseases

What is a stroke?

A stroke is any disruption to blood flow around the brain.Technically, the blood/brain barrier does not allow blood toactually enter the brain. That can be one example of a st… (MORE)
In Definitions

What is stroking?

stroking has a sexual meaning. common uses: stroking a penis -lightly touching the penis and soothing your man!
In Cars & Vehicles

What is stroked?

"Stroked" is street term for a stroker kit. There are two basic ways to do it; change the size of the actual piston to a shorter version or to replace the connecting rods with… (MORE)
In Motorcycles

What are strokes of a four stroke engine?

intake, compression, combusion, and exhaust 1.The first stroke that is intake is the movement of a valve , which opens into the cylinder which contains a moving piston which… (MORE)
In Health

How do you get a stroke?

By having a blood clot can cause a stroke. This is a serious Matter so call 911 as soon as a Blood Clot comes and you have a stroke! A stroke is an attack on the brain. High … (MORE)
In Cardiovascular Health

Why is a stroke called a stroke?

A Stroke is a sudden clot in an artery or vessel that cuts off blood flow to the brain. It was originally known as an "Apoplexy". Apoplexy is a Greek word meaning "Struck Down… (MORE)
In Uncategorized

Can you have a mini stroke after a severe stroke?

A mini stroke is called a TIA or trans ischemic attack and yes one can occur after a CVA (cerebrovascular attack) or severe stroke
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In Mechanical Engineering

What is 2 stroke and 4 stroke?

ok a 4 stroke engine dosent need lubricating oil. the oil is at the bottom of the piston pit, so the piston goes down [ 1 stroke] and lubricates itself. it come up again [ 2 ]… (MORE)
In Conditions and Diseases

Why do you get a stroke?

A stroke happens when a blood clot, ruptured artery, orblood vessel interrupts the flow of blood to an area in the brain.The resulting lack of oxygen and glucose (sugar) flo… (MORE)
In Health

What to do after a stroke?

When stroke strikes, the capillaries in the brain will gradually burst. When a stroke occurs, stay calm. No matter where the victim is, do not move him/her. Because, … (MORE)