Ischaemic Stroke (Noun)
Meaning
The most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- An ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the affected area.
- He was hospitalized for several days after suffering from an ischaemic stroke that left him with partial paralysis on his left side.
- According to the doctor, the patient had been at high risk of an ischaemic stroke due to her history of high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- The researchers discovered that one of the most effective treatments for an ischaemic stroke was administering a clot-busting medication within a short window of time after the stroke occurred.
- A major cause of an ischaemic stroke is a blockage in the carotid arteries, which can be treated with carotid endarterectomy surgery to restore blood flow to the brain.