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What happens: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to parts of the brain is suddenly altered. Ninety percent of strokes are ischemic strokes. They occur when ...
"[An ischemic stroke] is an interruption of blood flow, usually from a clot or other blockage of a vessel to the brain," says Dr. Miller. Stroke can cause ...
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain ...
Stroke is a complex neurological syndrome that can be divided into two main types. Ischemic stroke occurs when there's a sudden decrease in blood flow to ...
An artery bursts, and blood spills into the brain tissue, causing brain damage. That's called a hemorrhagic stroke. These make up about 15 percent of strokes.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know that stroke is a leading cause of ...
Cardiovascular diseases such as stroke are a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ...
Carotid artery disease causes about 10% to 15% of strokes. A stroke is a medical emergency that can cause brain ...
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. If someone is suffering a ...
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