What Is a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
2. Ischemic Stroke
An ischemic stroke is where the flow of blood to the brain is restricted or stopped altogether. Among the most common causes of this happening is a blood clot in one of the blood vessels. It is the most common variety of stroke, accounting for nearly 90% of all cases.
Depending on the severity of an ischemic stroke, they can be fatal. Even if the patient does survive then they may still have acquired permanent damage to their brain. A transient ischemic attack, which is a type of stroke also known as a mini stroke, is also caused by a reduction in blood flow to the brain. It is likely to be milder and the patient is more likely to fully recover.
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