Lacunar stroke
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A small ischemic stroke caused by the blockage of one of the smaller blood vessels in the brain; the most common effect is weakness or disability on one side of the body.
Related terms
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Ischemic strokeA stroke caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain; almost always caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel.
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Blood vesselsHollow tubes that transport blood throughout the body; includes arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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StrokeBlockage or rupture of a blood vessel supplying the brain; often leads to impaired brain function or death.
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Central (brain) fatigueA lack of concentration or alertness as well as a sense of lethargy and loss of motivation; involves the central nervous system.