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Cerebrovascular Disorders: Stroke Overview by ISMI NOVITA SARI is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses risk factors and pathophysiology of cerebrovascular disorders including stroke. The main points are: - Major risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke are hypertension and heavy alcohol use, while risk factors for ischemic stroke are numerous and include age, hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and family history of stroke. - The two main types of stroke are ischemic (85% of cases) and hemorrhagic (15% of cases). Ischemic strokes are often caused by e

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ISMI NOVITA SARI
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