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Cerebral vascular accident
Stroke is cause by a vascular event that results in death of brain tissue. It can result from a blood vessel rupture causing hemorrhage, an embolus that blocks a brain artery or plaque rupture that causes a blood clot.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Head
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