3 Questions
How do embolic ischemic strokes differ from thrombotic ischemic strokes?
Emboli form elsewhere in the body before reaching the brain
What is the cause of ischemic strokes?
Local thrombus formation
What is the consequence of ischemic stroke on cerebral blood flow?
Decreasing cerebral blood flow causing ischemia and infarction
Study Notes
Types of Ischemic Strokes
- Embolic ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot or plaque fragment breaks loose and travels to the brain, blocking a blood vessel.
- Thrombotic ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot forms in a blood vessel in the brain, blocking blood flow.
Causes of Ischemic Strokes
- Ischemic strokes are caused by a blockage in a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain, resulting in inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to brain tissue.
Consequences of Ischemic Strokes
- Ischemic strokes lead to a reduction in cerebral blood flow, causing inadequate oxygen delivery to brain tissue, which can result in tissue damage or death.
Test your knowledge of ischemic strokes with this quiz. Explore the causes, characteristics, and effects of this common type of stroke, which is often caused by the blockage of a cerebral artery.
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