Ischemic stroke

Definition

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, causing reduced blood flow and oxygen to a part of the brain. This blockage can result in damage or death of brain cells.

Related terms

Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can lead to ischemic stroke if it occurs in the brain.

Embolism: A blockage in an artery caused by a clot that has traveled from another part of the body, also a common cause of ischemic stroke.

Cerebral infarction: The death of brain tissue due to ischemia, often resulting from an ischemic stroke