Which term best describes a blood clot or mass in the blood which blocks blood supply to the brain?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the medical term that refers to a blood clot or mass that obstructs blood flow to the brain, with four options provided for selection.
Answer
Ischemic stroke
The term that best describes a blood clot or mass in the blood which blocks blood supply to the brain is an Ischemic stroke.
Answer for screen readers
The term that best describes a blood clot or mass in the blood which blocks blood supply to the brain is an Ischemic stroke.
More Information
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot prevents blood from reaching part of the brain, often leading to temporary or permanent damage.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing an embolism with ischemic stroke; while an embolism can cause an ischemic stroke, not all embolisms affect the brain.
Sources
- Ischemic Stroke - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) | Johns Hopkins Medicine - hopkinsmedicine.org
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