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.
Stroke recovery time I think will depend much on the age of patient. There may be good chances of recovery for patients less than 50 years of age but for patients more than 70 years of age chances may be nil. Physical and mental recovery both will be different too.