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Stroke: A Brain Attack
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What is a stroke?
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A sudden loss of blood flow to the brain
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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can happen due to a blockage in an artery leading to the brain (ischemic stroke) or a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).