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Ischemic Stroke: Definition and Types by drchetanm is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses ischemic stroke, which accounts for 80% of all strokes. It is caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, cutting off blood flow and oxygen. The main types are discussed, along with risk factors like age, hypertension, and heart disease. Imaging findings on CT and MRI are outlined at various time points. Clinical features vary depending on the location of the brain infarction, such as different areas of weakness or sensory loss for strokes in the anterior cerebral artery o
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