Stroke
A condition that occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off, and cells die because they lack oxygen. Depending on what area of the brain is affected, abilities such as memory and muscle control can be lost.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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