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2. Cerebral infarction - Wikipedia

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   Cerebral infarction, also known as an ischemic stroke, is the pathologic process that results in an area of necrotic tissue in the brain (cerebral infarct). [1] In mid to high income countries, a stroke is the main reason for disability among people and the 2nd cause of death. [2]

3. 'I Almost Died of a Stroke At Age 43—Here's the First ... - AOL

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   As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says, anyone can have a stroke at any age. Still, certain things can put a person more at risk, like having high blood pressure and high cholesterol ...

4. Silent stroke - Wikipedia

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   A silent stroke (or asymptomatic cerebral infarction) is a stroke that does not have any outward symptoms associated with stroke, and the patient is typically unaware they have suffered a stroke. Despite not causing identifiable symptoms, a silent stroke still causes damage to the brain and places the patient at increased risk for both ...

5. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Having stroke in the past greatly increases one's risk of future stroke. Men are 25% more likely to develop stroke than women, [53] yet 60% of deaths from stroke occur in women. [233] Since women live longer, they are older on average when they have stroke and thus more often killed. [53] Some risk factors for stroke apply only to women.

6. Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors can be ... - AOL

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   Stroke rates are rising, with over half a million Americans having a first stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and ...

7. Ozempic Is Part of New Stroke Prevention Guidelines ... - AOL

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   Control your cholesterol: High levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol can increase your risk of developing heart disease, which is a risk factor for stroke. The AHA suggests limiting sugary foods ...

8. Brain ischemia - Wikipedia

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   Brain ischemia has been linked to a variety of diseases or abnormalities. Individuals with sickle cell anemia, compressed blood vessels, ventricular tachycardia, plaque buildup in the arteries, blood clots, extremely low blood pressure as a result of heart attack, and congenital heart defects have a higher predisposition to brain ischemia in comparison to the average population.

9. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke. Learn how ...

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   That’s bad, but the situation is ... I believe stroke is the worst, having observed the devastating impact on two close friends and others. So, take the challenge to avoid this preventable ...