A transient ischemic attack (TIA is defined as “a ...

c. Pathophysiology of ischemic stroke. i. There are two types of stroke. (a) Ischemic (75%) (b) Hemorrhagic (25%) ii. Ischemic strokes are also called occlusive strokes. (a) Caused by an occlusion or blockage (1) Blockage can be caused by a thrombus or embolus. iii. In ischemic stroke, a blood vessel becomes blocked, causing tissue beyond it to ... ................
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