Understanding Strokes

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What is one of the main causes of coronary artery disease?

High blood pressure

How does coronary artery disease affect the heart?

It weakens the heart muscle

What can happen if a plaque ruptures in the coronary arteries?

It forms a blood clot and can block blood flow to the heart

What is one of the potential effects of arrhythmia?

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

How can arrhythmias be treated?

Using a pacemaker or ablation procedure

Learn about the causes, effects, and symptoms of strokes, which occur when blood flow is blocked to part of the brain or a blood vessel bursts. Explore the impacts on brain cells and common symptoms like numbness, weakness, speech difficulties, vision problems, and severe headaches.

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