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How is stroke different from heart attack. if the person has had stroke, is he prone to have a heart attack?
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Similar: Both can be caused by atherosclerosis, which leads to narrowing of the vessel. Heart attack and stroke are caused by blockage of an artery. Blockages consist of a combination of calcium and cholesterol. Risks factors include diabetes, obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, etc. . Blockages of.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Brain vs heart: A stroke is a loss of brain cells from a disturbance of blood flow (ischemia or hemorrhage) in the brain, whereas a heart attack results from ischemia leading to the death of heart muscle. Strokes can be caused by blockage of blood flow in the vessels of the brain, as heart attackes are caused by blockage of blood flow in the heart. So having a stroke can increase your risk of a heart attack.
Answered 1/24/2014
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