What is a stroke?
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No.
Through a complex system of arteries, our brain gets a continuous supply of oxygen.
Nutrients with the help of blood.
The cells of our brain alone use more than 20% of oxygen in our blood.
Hence, if the blood doesn't reach the brain cells, they can begin to die, thus giving us a stroke.
The most common stroke is Ischemic stroke.
Ischemic strokes occur when the arteries supplying blood to the brain get blocked.
Like the roads get blocked in a traffic jam, right?
Indeed.
Due to bad lifestyle choices and stress, fats and cholesterol gradually start building up in the arteries.
Thus, narrow them.
If this build up ruptures, a clot may form blocking the complete artery.
As a result, the brain cells begin to die due to lack of oxygen and nutrients.
Thus, giving us an Ischemic stroke.