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stroke

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What is stroke?

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."

Alternative Names:

Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic

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by Lee Kirksey, MD, Aug 22, 2009 08:46PM
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