Stroke
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Blockage or rupture of a blood vessel supplying the brain; often leads to impaired brain function or death.
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RuptureA tear or break in an organ or tissue. Tissue that protrudes through the rupture is known as a hernia.
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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.
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AphasiaDifficulty speaking or comprehending language; a common occurrence after a stroke affecting the left hemisphere of the brain, where language is processed.
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Atherothrombotic strokeA type of stroke that occurs when a large artery to the brain is completely blocked by the formation of a clot.