MOSCOW, Oct 24 a week before the stroke, according to the Express newspaper, citing doctors at the Mayo Clinic. It is noted that symptoms rarely persist for more than 24 hours. If these signs occur, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor.
"Some patients who subsequently had a stroke experienced a sudden loss of vision in one eye, sometimes this was not accompanied by pain. It happens that before the eyes there are dark spots or shadows", — said Gary Barlett of the Beaversbrook Medical Center.
Temporary loss of vision can mean a minor stroke, in a third of cases a major stroke occurs after a few days . A microstroke is also characterized by lethargy and discomfort in the limbs. Experts recalled that lowering blood pressure and the level of «bad» cholesterol significantly reduces the risk of stroke.