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The document discusses the two main types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is more common, accounting for 87% of strokes, and occurs when an artery is blocked by a blood clot or plaque buildup. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks, leaking blood into the brain, and makes up the remaining 13% of strokes. Risk factors for stroke include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, smoking, being overweight, drinking too much alcoho
- Author
- Liz Euscátegui Montaña
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- EN