What happens during a stroke? - Vaibhav Goswami
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Every two seconds, someone somewhere in the world experiences a stroke. And one out of every six people will have one at some point in their lives. Strokes deprive brain cells of oxygen and are one of the most common causes of death and a leading cause of preventable disability. When someone experiences a stroke, quick medical care is critical, and can often help avoid permanent brain damage. But what causes strokes in the first place? And what can doctors do to treat them? The brain makes up just 2% of your body’s mass but consumes more than 20% of the oxygen in your blood. That oxygen is carried to the brain through a system of arteries. Carotid arteries supply the front of the brain, and vertebral arteries supply the back. These are connected...
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Every two seconds, someone somewhere in the world experiences a stroke. And one out of every six people will have one at some point in their lives. Strokes deprive brain cells of oxygen and are one of the most common causes of death and a leading cause of preventable disability. When someone experiences a stroke, quick medical care is critical, and can often help avoid permanent brain damage. But what causes strokes in the first place? And what can doctors do to treat them? The brain makes up just 2% of your body’s mass but consumes more than 20% of the oxygen in your blood. That oxygen is carried to the brain through a system of arteries. Carotid arteries supply the front of the brain, and vertebral arteries supply the back. These are connected...
