How is stroke different from heart attack? how can stroke be prevented.

Brain blood vessels: A stroke occurs from either occlusion of a blood vessel in the brain (most common)or bleeding in the brain from a blood vessel. Prevention involves controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and elevated lipid levels. Some patients with known vascular disease in their brain also can benefit from anti platelet medicines such as Aspirin for prevention.

Blockages: A stroke refers to brain damage from a blockage in an artery or hemorrhage into the brain. A heart attack usually refers to heart muscle damage from a blockage in a heart(coronary)artery. Preventive measures include prevention of plaque build up from high blood , fats , not smoking, keeping your blood pressure normal, and taking aspirin( or anticoagulants if needed) to avoid too thick blood