Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Problems with memory and thinking (cognitive problems)
This page explains why you may have problems with memory or thinking after a stroke, why these problems happen and how they can be treated.
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.