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Brain stroke disease infographics

June 12, 2019

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leadingcause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures).

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Brain stroke disease infographics