What Causes a Stroke?
Buildup of plaque and blood clots causing blockage of an artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain can cause an ischemic stroke, while sudden bleeding from causes such as high blood pressure can result in a hemorrhagic stroke.
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- SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/3840
- Syndication ID: 4132
- Language: English
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Content Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM
- Date Syndication Captured: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 03:13 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:44 AM
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