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Stroke Overview Stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke include a sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, trouble walking or talking, dizziness and slurred speech. Stroke News latest headlines Top Stories More Younger Americans Are Suffering Strokes Fitness, Not Fat, Is Key to Post-Stroke Recovery Nerve 'Zap' Treatment May Speed Stroke Recovery Too Many Stroke Victims Don't Get Clot-Buster Drug Study Links Psychiatric Disorders to Stroke Risk Gum Disease: Linked to Stroke? More Articles Related WebMD CommunityCommunity. Experts. Support. 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