What is a stroke?

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Added: October 20, 2009 | Time 00:48 | Views: 63

A stroke is an interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing irreparable damage to the brain. Two types - one is caused by a change of blood flow causing injury and the other occurs when blood vessels rupture and causes injury to the brain. Treatments are specific for each type.

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