# Treatment:
– **Ischemic Stroke**:
– **Medications**: Thrombolytics like tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to dissolve clots.
– **Procedures**: Mechanical thrombectomy to remove the clot.
– **Hemorrhagic Stroke**:
– **Medications**: Drugs to control blood pressure, prevent seizures, and reduce brain swelling.
– **Surgery**: To repair blood vessel abnormalities or relieve pressure.
### Prevention:
– **Lifestyle Changes**: Healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol intake.
– **Medical Management**: Controlling high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol; taking medications as prescribed to prevent blood clots.
A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial to minimize brain damage and improve outcomes. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking immediate medical help can save lives.
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