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Stroke
Questions and answers about stroke, a "disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain ... [It] occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other mass." Discusses strokes in general, and explains ischemic stroke, cerebral embolism, and hemorrhagic stroke. Includes links to related pages about rehabilitation, risk factors, treatment, and other stroke topics. From the American Heart Association (AHA).
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4755

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