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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.
The test can detect brain tissue damaged by an ischemic stroke and brain hemorrhages. Sometimes a dye is injected into a blood vessel to view the arteries and ...
Editors Note: May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for ...
Stroke risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes can occur at any age. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is ...
Preventing a stroke is a crucial aspect of healthcare, as about 80% of all strokes are preventable. Learn more from Mayo Clinic.
Strokes occur when nutrients and oxygen are not delivered to the brain through blood vessels, leading to the death of brain cells. This lack of delivery can be ...
treatment for stroke? Hear from a Mayo Cilnic expert about treatment options for stroke ... stroke A physician points to a brain scan examining for signs of ...
A stroke occurs when there's bleeding in the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Within minutes of being deprived of essential nutrients, ...
An ischemic stroke, the most common type, is caused by a blocked artery in the brain. With hemorrhagic strokes, a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom had a stroke recently and is really struggling with her speech. She's in speech therapy, but could you please tell me more about this ...
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