 Ischemic Stroke
An Ischemic Stroke, or Cerebral Infarction, is caused by a blood vessel that does not allow blood to flow to part of the brain. A blood clot or a ruptured (broken) vessel can interfere with normal blood flow. When brain cells do not get enough blood, they begin to die off. The affected part of the brain begins to lose its function.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or “mini-stroke”, is caused by a temporary restriction of blood flow to part of the brain. The affected part of the brain may lose some of its function but regain part or all of its function when blood flow is restored. A TIA is a medical emergency and a warning sign of a future stroke.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
A Hemorrhagic Stroke is caused by damage to the brain caused by bleeding in or around the brain. An Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) stroke is caused by bleeding within the brain, often as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) present since birth. A Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) stroke is caused by bleeding in the space around the brain.
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