What Is Embolic Stroke?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. What Are Other Types of Strokes?
Strokes can be categorized as ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes include embolic and thrombotic types. They are caused by blockage in veins and blood vessels in or leading to the brain. While a thrombotic stroke occurs from a clot that has traveled to the brain, embolic strokes are caused by any material within a vessel that has traveled to the brain.
Hemorrhagic strokes occur due to a rupture in a blood vessel. A rupture prevents blood flow to the brain and can create irritation and swelling in the affected area.
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