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Stroke

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1. What is stroke?

A stroke is serious, just like a heart attack. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." Most often, stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain stops because it is blocked by a clot. When this happens, the brain cells in the immediate area begin to die.

What Happens During a Stroke

"What Happens During a Stroke" [2 min 18 sec]

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