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ischaemic stroke

/ɪˈskiːmɪk strəʊk/

Traducción: Tipo de accidente cerebrovascular causado por la obstrucción de un vaso sanguíneo que irriga el cerebro, generalmente por un coágulo o aterosclerosis, lo que reduce el flujo sanguíneo y puede dañar el tejido cerebral.

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/ɪˈskiːmɪk strəʊk/C1formalmedical
  • esTipo de accidente cerebrovascular causado por la obstrucción de un vaso sanguíneo que irriga el cerebro, generalmente por un coágulo o aterosclerosis, lo que reduce el flujo sanguíneo y puede dañar el tejido cerebral.

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain, typically due to a blood clot or atherosclerosis, leading to reduced blood flow and potential brain tissue damage.

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    A type of stroke caused by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain, leading to reduced blood flow and potential brain damage.

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    • The patient was diagnosed with an ischaemic stroke after experiencing sudden weakness on one side.
    • Treatment for an ischaemic stroke often involves clot-dissolving medication.
    • High blood pressure is a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke.