Causes of stroke

A stroke can occur when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain, resulting in brain cell death. Doctors refer to this as an ischemic stroke. A blood clot may cause an A TIA This article explains how a blood clot causes a stroke and whether blood clots cause all strokes. It also discusses risk factors and prevention of blood clots and stroke. Share on Pinterest SDI Productions/Getty Images A If the body produces abnormal or excessive blood clots, the blood clots may not break down as they should. These blood clots may block blood vessels, resulting in ischemic stroke or other health complications. The The fatty deposits can lead to • Cerebral embolism: A cerebral embolism is a blood clot that forms somewhere in the circulatory system, usually in the heart or large arteries of the chest and neck. The most common cause is an irregular heartbeat or • Cerebral thrombosis: This blood clot develops at the site of fatty plaque inside the blood vessel in the brain. The blood clot obstructs the passage of blood through the blood vessel and causes an ischemic stroke. Learn about the Blood clots are not the only cause of stroke. While blood vessel obstruction can lead to ischemic stroke or TIA, sudden What causes an ischemic stroke? Blood clots cause most ischemic strokes, which account for What causes a hemorrhagic stroke? If an artery in the brain ruptures, the blood that leaks from it can cause the brain to swell. The pressure the swelling caus...

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. “I see a lot of younger people ignoring stroke symptoms because they think they are too young or too healthy,” says neurologist Can youngish people have strokes? Absolutely. In fact, an estimated 10% of strokes occur in people under age 50. “Illicit drug use and genetic conditions certainly account for some of the strokes we see in younger populations,” says Dr. Buletko. “Beyond that, the causes of stroke in younger adults mirror the causes in adults, with Some of the inherited causes of stroke in people under age 50 include: • Congenital heart disease: Any • Blood clotting disorders: • Sickle cell disease: Deformed sickle cells may block arteries and vessels and increase the risk of stroke considerably. (This risk in younger people is 200x higher than someone without sickle cell disease.) • Metabolic conditions: Conditions like Fabry disease may cause you to develop stroke risk factors such as narrowing of blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, high blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels. Stroke prevention starts by modifying risk factors “ The risk factors for strokes in all age groups include: • • High cholesterol. • Diabetes. • Smoking. • • Abnormal heart structures, either inherited or acquired. Stroke symptoms in younger adults: Know the warning signs Dr. Buletko also recommends being fam...

Doctors may also use the term “intracranial hemorrhage” when talking about hemorrhagic stroke. The bleeding in the brain puts pressure on surrounding brain cells and can cause areas of the brain to be deprived of blood. This leads to brain tissue damage, which can lead to neurologic symptoms and be life threatening. This article discusses why hemorrhagic stroke happens, how to recognize it, and what treatments are available. Share on Pinterest Puwadol Jaturawutthichai/Shutterstock A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain. This can happen when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or when brain tissue starts to bleed. The damage from a hemorrhagic stroke can result from pressure caused by bleeding, Brain tissue can bleed after an There is an especially high risk of a hemorrhagic stroke after a large ischemic stroke with extensive brain damage and tissue swelling. This is called a Other common causes of hemorrhagic stroke What percentage of strokes are hemorrhagic? Researchers estimate that about There are different types of hemorrhagic stroke. An intracerebral hemorrhage is the most common type. In this type, bleeding occurs inside the brain. In a The following conditions, medical histories, and habits may be • • high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) • smoking • • family history of stroke • history of • high levels of • certain medical conditions, such as a bleeding disorder or • use of blood-thinning medication, such as warfarin (Coumadin) • use of recre...

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