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This document summarizes the pathophysiology of stroke. It lists precipitating factors like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease that can increase risk. Predisposing factors include lifestyle, diet, age, sex, and heredity. There are several types of strokes including ischemic from blockages, hemorrhagic from bleeding, and venous from clots. Specific risks for each type are outlined. The pathophysiological process involves reduced blood flow leading to hypoxia, cell death, brain tissue necrosis, and pot

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Youssry Jaranilla

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