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There are 3 main pathologic types of stroke, as defined by the CDC:
Ischemic strokes
Strokes caused by blockage of an artery. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic
Hemorrhagic stroke
Strokes caused by bleeding. About 13% of all strokes are hemorrhagic
Transient ischemic attack (TIA, also commonly referred to as a “mini-stroke”)
When blood flow to the brain is only blocked for a short period of time, usually no more than 5 minutes. [61]
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