A stroke is a condition where some part of the brain dies because of lack of blood flow, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he describes the two basic kinds of stroke and what causes them.
There are different types of strokes. Learn what causes strokes, how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, how good nutrition and exercise help prevent strokes, and why immediate treatment is crucial to minimize brain damage from a stroke.
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