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A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts.
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., about 800,000 strokes occur per year. Of all ...
By far, the most common strokes are those caused as a result of blood clots in blood vessels of the brain. These are called ischemic strokes. The clots may form ...
... stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions in basic and clinical research. Read about research in stroke and vascular disease, vascular biology and neurology.
Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.
A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. A stroke occurs when the blood ...
World Stroke Day is October 29th. Strokes will take the lives of more than six million people around the globe this year. But, Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon ...
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