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Types of Brain Attacks

TYPES OF STROKES

Ischemic Stroke (87%)
Occurs when blood supply to brain is blocked
(e.g. clot; embolic or thrombotic blockage)

Hemorrhagic Stroke (13%)
Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
(e.g. Intracerebral hemorrhage, Subarachnoid hemorrhage)

Source: American Heart Association.
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2006 Update. 2012.