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2. Cerebral infarction - Wikipedia

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   Cerebral infarction. Cerebral infarct. Specialty. Neurology. 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. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. [5] There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and; hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. [5] Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. [5]

4. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   The thrombosis of the veins themselves causes venous infarction (damage to brain tissue due to a congested and therefore insufficient blood supply). This results in cerebral edema (both vasogenic and cytotoxic edema), and leads to small petechial haemorrhages that may merge into large haematomas. Thrombosis of the sinuses is the main mechanism ...

5. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   Here are answers to some common questions about the causes, symptoms, ... blocked by a clot. The result: Part of the brain cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs from blood, so brain cells ...

6. Cerebrovascular disease - Wikipedia

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   Cerebrovascular disease. Cerebrovascular disease includes a variety of medical conditions that affect the blood vessels of the brain and the cerebral circulation. Arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain are often damaged or deformed in these disorders. [2] The most common presentation of cerebrovascular disease is an ischemic ...

7. Brain ischemia - Wikipedia

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   Brain ischemia is a condition in which there is insufficient bloodflow to the brain to meet metabolic demand. [1] This leads to poor oxygen supply or cerebral hypoxia and thus leads to the death of brain tissue or cerebral infarction / ischemic stroke. [2] It is a sub-type of stroke along with subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage.

8. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Thrombosis (from Ancient Greek θρόμβωσις (thrómbōsis) 'clotting') is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel (a vein or an artery) is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss.

9. Stroke and Facial Droop: What to Know - AOL

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   It can occur from a blood clot or bleeding. A stroke deprives your brain tissue of necessary oxygen and nutrients. This can cause brain cells to die within minutes of a stroke onset. Facial ...