An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or “mini-strokes” happens when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.
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