Apoplexy (stroke) is a sudden loss of brain function from either a blocked or ruptured cerebral vessel. Rapid recognition, emergency care, and early rehabilitation determine outcomes. Learn common causes, signs, first aid, acute treatments and prevention.
Cholesterol is essential but can raise heart disease risk when levels are high. Understand LDL, HDL and triglycerides, common total-cholesterol categories, major risk factors, and practical steps to lower risk.
High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms - it is detected by blood tests. Complications include angina or heart attack, stroke (FAST), and peripheral artery disease; lifestyle changes and medications can lower risk.
Aphasia is an acquired disorder of language caused by damage to brain regions and networks that support speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Modern care combines acute medical management with targeted speech-language rehabilitation and assistive communication tools.
High cholesterol usually causes no obvious symptoms. Visible signs like xanthomas or corneal arcus appear mainly when levels are very high. Screening with a lipid panel and managing risk factors can help prevent heart attack and stroke.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) provides cardiovascular benefits beyond LDL lowering - reduced recurrent heart attack and stroke risk, lower postoperative atrial fibrillation, and benefit in coronary disease. Evidence in heart failure is mixed. Discuss dosing and safety with your clinician.
A clear, up-to-date guide to what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL affect cardiovascular risk, which foods and habits raise cholesterol, and practical steps to lower it.