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What are the two main ways in which blood vessels can fail, leading to stroke?
What are the two main ways in which blood vessels can fail, leading to stroke?
- Blockage (ischaemia) 2) Leakage (haemorrhage)
What percentage of strokes are ischemic (caused by blockages) versus hemorrhagic?
What percentage of strokes are ischemic (caused by blockages) versus hemorrhagic?
85% ischemic, 15% hemorrhagic
What are the main causes of embolic strokes, which carry a risk of hemorrhagic transformation?
What are the main causes of embolic strokes, which carry a risk of hemorrhagic transformation?
Cardiac sources, aortic arch sources, and extracranial vessel sources
What type of stroke is more common in Asian and African populations compared to European populations?
What type of stroke is more common in Asian and African populations compared to European populations?
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What clinical features distinguish a focal stroke from a global stroke?
What clinical features distinguish a focal stroke from a global stroke?
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Why does the passage state that stroke is a clinical diagnosis, and that scans should not slow down time to intervention?
Why does the passage state that stroke is a clinical diagnosis, and that scans should not slow down time to intervention?
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