There are two types of stroke, hemorrhagic strokes and ischemic strokes. Ischemic strokes, which are the most common type of strokes, result when a blood clot or accumulation of fat in an artery causes a reduction in blood flow in the brain. Hemorrhagic strokes result from bleeding inside the brain, which may occur if a blood vessel or aneurysm (a swelling in an artery) ruptures. Both types of stroke are serious and require immediate medical attention.
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