troke
or brain attack is a sudden problem affecting the blood
vessels of the brain. There are several types of stroke,
and each type has different causes. The three main types
of stroke are listed below. Click on the individual
name of each type for more detailed information and
images.
Ischemic Stroke
The most common type of stroke -- accounting for
almost 80% of all strokes -- is caused by a clot
or other blockage within an artery leading to the
brain.
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
An intracerebral hemorrhage is a type stroke caused
by the sudden rupture of an artery within the
brain. Blood is then released into the brain,
compressing brain structures.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is also a a type of stroke
caused by the sudden rupture of an artery. A subarachnoid
hemorrhage differs from a intracerebral hemorrhage
in that the location of the rupture leads to blood
filling the space surrounding the brain rather than
inside of it.
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Stroke Education
troke
or brain attack is a sudden problem affecting the blood
vessels of the brain. There are several types of stroke,
and each type has different causes. The three main types
of stroke are listed below. Click on the individual
name of each type for more detailed information and
images. 
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