A stroke is a medical emergency in which a crack occurs in the blood vessels of the brain. This crack blocks the blood supply in the brain preventing the blood, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the brain. Brain cells are damaged in the absence of oxygen and die within one minute. The early treatment will reduce further damage to the brain. What are the types of stroke? There are three types of stroke and these are: 1. Ischemic Stroke: In ischemic stroke, the root cause of blockage is either a clot or plaque in the artery. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. 2. Hemorrhagic Stroke: In hemorrhagic stroke, the blood vessels either exude or discharge blood vessels that leak into the brain. It occurs due to: Unrestricted high blood pressure. Trauma .i.e. car accident. Accumulation of protein in the blood vessel's wall causes weakness in the wall. Ischemic stroke. 3. Transient Ischemic Attack: It is the ministroke and occurs due to a short-t...
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