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Information About Strokes
Introduction
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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Symptoms of Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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What Is A Stroke?
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Stroke Overview
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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