What does Thrombotic stroke means?

Thrombotic strokes are strokes caused by a blood clot (thrombus) that develops in the arteries supplying blood to the brain. This type of stroke is usually seen in older people, especially those with diabetes or high cholesterol and a buildup of fat and lipids inside the walls of blood vessels (atherosclerosis).  Sometimes, symptoms of a thromboticContinue reading “What does Thrombotic stroke means?”

The facts and meaning of Brain Attack

According to John Hopkins Hospital, Brain Attack or the commonly called Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Blood carries oxygen and other important substances to the body’s cells and organs, including the brain. In an ischemic stroke – these substances can’t get to the brain and brain cells die. This canContinue reading “The facts and meaning of Brain Attack”