• Emergency
    • Apollo Lifeline

    Emergency

      Home Uncategorized What are the Characteristics of the Different Types of Strokes?

      What are the Characteristics of the Different Types of Strokes?

      Cardiology Image 1 Verified By January 22, 2021

      2228
      What are the Characteristics of the Different Types of Strokes?

      What are the Characteristics of the Different Types of Strokes? 

      Strokes occur either due to a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain, called an Ischemic Stroke, or due to rupture of a blood vessel, called a Haemorrhagic Stroke. A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), also called “Mini Stroke”, is caused by a temporary clot. 

      Types of Stroke :

      • Ischemic Stroke 

      Ischemic Strokes occur when the arteries in your brain get narrowed or blocked. This causes a persistently reduced blood flow to the brain, resulting in the death of brain tissue from lack of nutrients and oxygen. 

      • Haemorrhagic Stroke 

      Haemorrhagic Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or leaks. Brain Haemorrhages may be a result of different conditions that affect your blood vessels: 

      – Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 

      – Weak points in your Blood Vessel Walls (Aneurysms) 

      – Over-treatment with Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners) 

      – Rupture of AVM etc 

      • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) 

      A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) — also known as a mini-stroke — occurs when the blood flow is quickly restored and the brain tissue recover fully. In this condition , symptoms resolves fully within 24 hours without any brain infarction on brain imaging. Having TIA increases the possibility of major stroke that can cause permanent tissue damage. 

      Cardiology Image 1

      Related Articles

      More Articles

      Most Popular Articles

      More Articles
      © Copyright 2025. Apollo Hospitals Group. All Rights Reserved.
      Book ProHealth Book Appointment
      Request A Call Back X