What are the different types of strokes?
There are two main types of stroke.
Ischaemic Stroke: "Blocked Artery"
This is the most common type of stroke. It occurs when a blood clot is lodged in an artery and cuts off blood supply to the brain. It is usually caused by either:
Related: Carotid Artery Disease
Haemorrhagic Stroke: "Burst Artery"
This occurs when there is a rupture of a blood vessel causing bleeding in the brain. It is usually caused by:
High blood pressure
Defects in the blood vessel wall such as cerebral aneurysms
Besides the two types of strokes mentioned above, there is also a temporary stroke known as transient ischaemic attack.
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or "Mini-stroke"
This happens when there is a temporary interruption of blood supply to the brain. Thus there is no permanent brain damage and the symptoms go away completely within a few minutes.
Related: You Can Spot a Stroke
Learning About Stroke
For more on stroke, go to our StrokeHub
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