Have you ever known someone that had a stroke and you wonder, what happened? Many of us have some knowledge about strokes because of events that have occurred during our lives. Maybe a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, a friend - or even an immediate family member - has suffered a stroke.
What do you know about strokes? After a stroke, we have seen some of the terrible effects it may have on the person: complete or partial paralysis, difficulty speaking, memory loss, inability or difficulty in walking. They may require help in eating, dressing and/or bathing, or a stroke may have even caused death.
In fact, much of our knowledge about strokes involves the end result of a stroke.
But do we really know what caused a stroke? Do we know what, if anything, could have been done to treat the person once symptoms start? Do we know if the doctors or the hospital did everything necessary to ensure that the person would have the best recovery?
