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An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
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 ...
This blockage may cause brief strokelike symptoms. But a TIA doesn't cause permanent damage to brain cells or the brain. A regular stroke causes a prolonged ...
On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. James Meschia, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, discusses stroke prevention, the warning signs of stroke and the latest in ...
Although many people think of stroke as a condition that affects only older adults, strokes occur in people of all ages. “Your stroke risk does increase as you ...
Mayo Clinic is a lead partner in a major study of post-stroke cognition in diverse populations. DISCOVERY draws on Mayo Clinic's expertise in multiple ...
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.
Coronary artery disease, a form of heart disease, and stroke account for more than 58% of cardiovascular disease deaths.
Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.
Stroke patients are at increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (deep vein blood clots). Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention of VTE ...
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