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.
Those with severe stroke side effects will continue to participate in physical therapy to regain lost functions. Those with mild stroke side effects could recover after just one year. Those with medium side effects may benefit from continued rehab in order to achieve a fuller recovery. The amount of time it requires for you to recover from stroke is highly dependent upon your compliance with rehab and motivation to keep going.