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ischaemic stroke

/ɪˈskiːmɪk strəʊk/

Tradução: Tipo de acidente vascular cerebral causado pela obstrução de uma artéria que irriga o cérebro, geralmente por um trombo ou aterosclerose, levando à redução do fluxo sanguíneo e a possível lesão do tecido cerebral.

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/ɪˈskiːmɪk strəʊk/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de acidente vascular cerebral causado pela obstrução de uma artéria que irriga o cérebro, geralmente por um trombo ou aterosclerose, levando à redução do fluxo sanguíneo e a possível lesão do tecido 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.

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    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.

    ptAcidente vascular cerebral isquêmico

    • 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.