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What is the underlying process in thrombotic stroke?
Clot formation resulting in narrowing of the lumen
How does an embolic stroke occur?
A circulating embolus lodges and blocks blood flow in the brain
What characterizes a hemorrhagic stroke?
Burst of a blood vessel causing seepage into brain tissues
Which type of stroke results in a lodged embolus blocking blood flow?
Embolism stroke
What distinguishes an embolic stroke from a thrombotic one?
Lodging of an embolus to block blood flow
Which type of stroke is caused by a burst blood vessel allowing blood to seep into and damage brain tissues?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is the key characteristic of an embolic stroke?
Circulation of debris in the bloodstream
In which type of stroke do we see a lodged embolus blocking blood flow in the brain?
Embolic stroke
What is the primary process seen in a thrombotic stroke?
Formation of a clot in a narrow artery
Which type of stroke results from clot formation narrowing the lumen and blocking blood passage through the artery?
Thrombotic stroke
Learn about the classification of strokes based on underlying pathophysiological findings, including thrombotic stroke, embolic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke.
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