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Stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, causing neurological deficits. Each year in the US, approximately 550,000 people experience a stroke, making it a leading cause of death. Risk factors include hypertension, heart disease, prior stroke or TIA, smoking, older age, and diabetes. Strokes can be either ischemic, due to blockage of a blood vessel, or hemorrhagic, due to bleeding in the brain. Diagnosis involves CT or MRI imaging of the brain. Treatment focuses on restoring blood

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Jeyb Bravo

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