A CASE STUDY ON STROKE

A stroke is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic function. Broadly divided into ischemic and hemorrhagic types, ischemic strokes account for approximately 87% of all cases. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by rapid radiological imaging (CT or MRI). Early intervention with thrombolytic therapy or mechanical thrombectomy is critical to salvaging the penumbra (at-risk brain tissue). This case follows a 68-year-old male presenting with acute hemiparesis and speech impairment.