Strokesaurus

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Incontinence	Loss of bladder or bowel control. For similar information see Incontinence Incontinence is when you lose control of going to the toilet. See Incontinence
Infarct	An infarction can happen anywhere in the body, but in stroke, it describes an area of brain tissue that has not received its blood supply and as a result it has been damaged. An infarct can be tiny or affect a larger part of the brain. For similar information see Types of stroke Infarction happens when a part of your brain doesn’t get enough blood. This causes damage to your brain. It can be a very small area. It can be a larger part of your brain. See Types of stroke
International Normalised Ratio	A laboratory test which measures the time it takes for blood to clot and compares it to an average. For similar information see Procedures International normalised ratio is a type of test. Doctors measure the time it takes for your blood to clot. They compare this to the average. See Procedures
Intracerebral Haemorrhage	A type of haemorrhagic stroke caused by bleeding into the brain. For similar information see Types of stroke Intracerebral haemorrhage is a type of stroke. This type of stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain. See Types of stroke
Involuntary Reaction	A movement that occurs without conscious choice or effort. For similar information see Brain and Cognitive Involuntary reaction is when you move without choosing to. It happens with no effort. See Brain and Cognitive
Ischaemic Stroke	Stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain. For similar information see Types of stroke Ischaemic stroke is a type of stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in your brain. This kind of stroke also happens when your blood vessels get blocked with plaque. See Types of stroke
Ischemic Penumbra	A stroke causes some brain cells to die and others to become injured. The injured cells are often found around the main area of damage. This area of injured cells is known as the penumbra. These cells may heal in the first few days and weeks after the stroke which can cause some spontaneous recovery. For similar information see Types of stroke Ischemic penumbra is an area of injured brain cells. When you have a stroke, some brain cells die. Others around them are injured. The area of injured cells is called the penumbra. These injured cells can get better soon after the stroke. This can help you recover. See Types of stroke

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