Common Definition for Critical Illness Insurance - Stroke

Definition of stroke for critical illness insurance claims in Singapore.


A cerebrovascular incident including infarction of brain tissue, cerebral and subarachnoid haemorrhage, cerebral embolism and cerebral thrombosis. This diagnosis must be supported by all of the following conditions:

• Evidence of permanent neurological damage confirmed by a neurologist at least 6 weeks after the event; and
• Findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerised Tomography, or other reliable imaging techniques consistent with the diagnosis of a new stroke.

The following are excluded:

• Transient Ischaemic Attachs;
• Brain damage due to an accident or injury, infection, vasculitis, and inflammatory disease;
• Vascular disease affecting the eye or optic nerve; and
• Ischaemic disorders of the vestibular system.

Back to list of common critical illness definitions in Singapore

Disclaimer