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This document provides an overview of the pathophysiology of stroke. It describes: 1) Predisposing factors such as prior ischemic attacks, advanced age, male gender, and history of heart disease can increase the risk of stroke. 2) When a blood clot forms and blocks a blood vessel in the brain, it cuts off blood flow and oxygen to brain tissue. This can trigger a cascade of events like inflammation, brain swelling, and tissue death. 3) Depending on which blood vessel is blocked, a stroke can cause diffe
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