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General Overview

Stroke is a brain injury that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue starts to die rapidly, resulting in a sudden loss of function.

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) refers to temporary brain dysfunction due to a shortage of blood and oxygen. It is sometimes referred to as a "mini-stroke." TIA is a serious condition that serves as a warning for a stroke.

InDepth

Find answers in our in-depth report on stroke:

Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

Surgery

Living With Stroke

In his own words: living with stroke

Special Topics

Stroke: do you know the symptoms & risk factors?

Each minute that ticks by after a stroke begins brings death to more brain tissue. Know the signs. A call for help could save a life. Read more here.

Related Conditions

Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

Resources

American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org
National Stroke Association http://www.stroke.org

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