What is Stroke?
Cerebrovascular accident refers to the injury to the brain that occurs when flow of blood to brain tissue is interrupted by a clogged or ruptured artery, causing brain tissue to die because of lack of nutrients and oxygen.
Who has Stroke at PatientsLikeMe?
- 195 patients have this condition
- 14 New patients joined this month
- 33 say Stroke is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 70% | Females |
|---|---|
| 30% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 14 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 16 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 13 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 10 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 4 | |
| 70+ yrs | 4 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 94 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 5 |
These charts show data from Stroke patients who have completed their condition history