Meaning ischemic stroke
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ischemic stroke


A brain event that occurs when a blood vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked or restricted by severely narrowed arteries or a thickened mass of blood called a blood clot.
Source: radiologyinfo.org

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ischemic stroke


a blockage of blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, causing a decrease in blood supply.
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ischemic stroke


A stroke caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain; almost always caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel.
Source: health.harvard.edu

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ischemic stroke


a stroke resulting from insufficient blood flow to an area of the brain, which may occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes obstructed by a clot.
Source: lpi.oregonstate.edu

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ischemic stroke

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