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What Causes a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either because a blood vessel becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke).

The leading risk factors include:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Excessive continue reading …
  

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