Ischaemic Stroke Specialists in R K Puram Sect1, Delhi
Ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, occurring when a blood clot or other obstruction blocks blood flow to part of the brain, depriving brain tis…
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Causes of Ischaemic Stroke
Most commonly caused by a blood clot blocking a narrowed brain artery affected by atherosclerosis, or by a clot originating in the heart, often related to atrial fibrillation, that travels to the brain. Major risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, atrial fibrillation, and obesity, all of which contribute to the underlying vascular and clotting abnormalities that lead to stroke. Age, family history, and a prior history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack further increase risk.