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.
This is one of the reasons that it is so important to start rehabilitation as soon as possible. Your first stage of rehab usually begins 24 to 48 hours after your stroke, as soon as your health is stable and while you are in the hospital. For most people, rehab begins with the goal of getting out of bed and into a chair.