What Are The Common Causes Of Stroke Among The Elderly?

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A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. A stroke is usually defined as one of two types:

  • Ischemic (caused by a blockage in an artery)
  • Hemorrhagic (caused by a tear in the artery's wall that produces bleeding into or around the brain)

The consequences of a stroke, the type of functions affected, and the severity, depend on where in the brain it has occurred and the extent of the damage.

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