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Expectations (prognosis) Stroke is the third leading cause of death in developed countries. About one-fourth of the sufferers die as a result of the stroke or its complications, about one-half have long-term disabilities, and about one-fourth recover most or all function. Complications pressure sores permanent loss of movement or sensation of a part of the body bone fractures joint contractures muscle spasticity permanent loss of cognitive or other brain functions disruption of communication, decreased social interaction decreased ability to function or care for self decreased life span multi-infarct dementia side effects of medications aspiration malnutrition pain syndromes (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) Calling your health care provider Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of a stroke. Stroke requires immediate treatment.
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