Stroke

A stroke (cerebrovascular accident) happens when an area of the brain is deprived of blood for 24 hours or more, this is usually caused by a blockage or burst blood vessel, causing vital brain tissue to die. This results in that part of the brain being temporarily or permanently damaged. Strokes vary greatly in severity from a short period of muscle weakness to a more severe problem that can cause death. Types of stroke Ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke and occurs when the artery is blocked by a blood clot, which affects the blood supply. This may be due to a blood ...