Stroke
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Stroke Stroke is a dangerous disease that affects the arteries leading to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or ruptured by a blood clot. When this happens, a part of the brain doesn't get the blood and oxygen it needs, so the brain cells die. Brain is the most important organ of the body, it controls various functions of the body. A stroke affects a particular part of the body when it is not supplied with blood. Blood and oxygen are needed for the brain to function properly. If the blood supply is cut off even for a short time, it can cause great damage to the body. Brain cells begin to die after a few moments without blood and oxygen. A stroke is a medical emergency. And it is extremely important to treat it promptly. The sooner a stroke is treated, the less damage is likely to occur. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability. There are several types of stroke which are given be