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What are the two broad causes of stroke mentioned in the text?
What are the two broad causes of stroke mentioned in the text?
- Aneurysm and Thrombosis
- Atherosclerosis and Arrhythmia
- Ischemia and Hemorrhage (correct)
- Embolism and Hypertension
Which type of stroke is characterized by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain?
Which type of stroke is characterized by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain?
- Hemorrhagic
- Ischemic (correct)
- Embolic
- Thrombotic
What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?
What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?
- A blood vessel bursts in the heart
- A blood clot blocks an artery in the brain
- Aneurysm forms in the brain
- Bleeding occurs in the brain (correct)
What is the primary underlying cause of an ischemic stroke?
What is the primary underlying cause of an ischemic stroke?
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What distinguishes a hemorrhagic stroke from an ischemic stroke?
What distinguishes a hemorrhagic stroke from an ischemic stroke?
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What is a possible consequence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
What is a possible consequence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
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