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Detailed information on deep vein thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations.

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain's venous sinuses. The clot prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As a result, blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage. This can occur in adults and in children.

Atrial fibrillation increases the risk for stroke. So stroke prevention is an important part of treatment for atrial fibrillation.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that travels in your bloodstream. When you have high cholesterol, it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels. This makes the blood vessels narrower and blood flow decrease. Then you could have a heart attack or a stroke.

The higher your blood cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart attack or stroke. That's why you need to know your cholesterol level. Read on to learn how to assess your health risks.

During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain or there is bleeding in the brain. This can damage areas in the brain that control the rest of the body. Get help right away if any of these symptoms come on suddenly, even if the symptoms don’t last.

Each day that your blood pressure is too high, your chances of having a stroke are increased.

Aphasia happens when a part of the brain that processes language is damaged. Most people who have a stroke or a brain injury are tested for aphasia. A speech-language therapist will work closely with the person to help them communicate.

Medicine can give you the extra help you need to control your cholesterol. If medicine is prescribed, be sure to take it exactly as directed.