Tag: brain
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, resulting in damage to brain cells. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blocked blood vessel, and hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by bleeding in the brain. The symptoms of a…
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), is also known as a “mini-stroke.” It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is briefly interrupted, usually by a blood clot. TIAs are caused by temporary blockages in the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Symptoms of a TIA are similar to those…