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What Causes Strokes
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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke)
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This video explains what causes strokes, describing a stroke as occurring when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. It covers ischemic stroke from a blocked artery and hemorrhagic stroke from a leaking or bursting blood vessel.
Key points
- Explains stroke as interrupted or reduced blood supply to the brain
- Describes brain cell effects of oxygen and nutrient deprivation
- Covers ischemic stroke from a blocked artery
- Covers hemorrhagic stroke from a leaking or bursting vessel
Video Overview
This video presents “What Causes Strokes” — A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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