Ischemic 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
- Ischemic stroke is the leading cause of disability and death worldwide, resulting in significant social and economic burden.
- Every year, millions of people worldwide suffer from an ischemic stroke, which affects not only the individual but also their family and loved ones.
- Approximately 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, which occur when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot.
- Failure to receive prompt medical attention after an ischemic stroke can result in irreversible brain damage and even death.
- Currently, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator is the only FDA-approved treatment for acute ischemic stroke, but research continues to explore new and innovative therapies.