10-Decreased state of consciousness
It includes drowsiness, disorientation, and loss of consciousness. Usually, this symptom indicates that the damage produced in the brain has reached a critical state.
If we don’t recognize the main symptoms of a stroke, the person may be left in a coma, vegetative state or, in the worst case, die. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to identify it and act quickly, because the faster they receive medical attention, the less the damage will be.
Nevertheless, even days before the event, nonspecific signs may appear that indicate a significant reduction of oxygen supply to the brain. They are: