Stroke disease is a disorder of brain function due to blood flow to the
brain is impaired (reduced). As a result, nutrients and oxygen to the
brain be required not fulfilled properly. Causes of stroke There are 2
kinds, namely the existence of blockages in blood vessels (thrombus),
and the presence of a ruptured blood vessel. Generally a stroke suffered
by the elderly, because of the aging process causes the hardening and
narrowing of blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) and the presence of fats
that clog arteries (atherosclerosis). But several recent cases show an
increase of cases of stroke that occur during adolescence and
childbearing age (15-40 years). In this group, a major cause of stroke
is a stress, drug abuse, alcohol, heredity, and an unhealthy lifestyle.
