Synonym Discussion of ruse. trick, ruse, stratagem, maneuver, artifice, wile, feint mean an indirect means to gain an end. trick may imply deception, roguishness, illusion, and either an evil or harmless end the tricks of the trade. ruse stresses an attempt to mislead by a false impression the ruses of smugglers. stratagem implies a ruse used to entrap, outwit, circumvent, or surprise an opponent or enemy the stratagem-filled game.
The damage of a stroke is fast and aggressive. 1  Recovery, on the other hand, is slow, subtle and stepwise. Recovery and healing may occur spontaneously. 2  Brain edema begins to improve 24-48 hours after a stroke and continues to improve for weeks.
About 40% of people who have them will go on to have an actual stroke, and half of these strokes occur within two days of the TIA, according to the National Stroke Association. Within three months of having a TIA, about 10% to 15% of people will have an actual stroke.