- Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 Brain cells begin to die in minutes Another type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain The blood increases pressure on brain cells and damages them
- Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Strokes can cause lots of symptoms, but there are a few warning signs to watch out for Here’s what you need to know
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