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Types of stroke

Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.

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Predicting recovery

Recognise a stroke

What is a stroke

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

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Atherosclerosis

Ischaemic stroke

Transient Ischaemic Attack

Ischaemic stroke

An ischaemic stroke happens when a blood clot, or other blockage, cuts off the blood supply to your brain. This is the most common type of stroke.

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Atherosclerosis

Ischaemic stroke

Small vessel disease

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