Types of Stroke

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Types of Stroke - American Stroke Association

There are three types of strokes: ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots), hemorrhagic stroke (caused by bleeding in the brain), and TIA, or transient ischemic attack, often called a "mini-stroke" (caused by temporary clots). Learn about the types of stroke with this information from the American Stroke Association.

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There are three types of strokes: ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots), hemorrhagic stroke (caused by bleeding in the brain), and TIA, or transient ischemic attack, often called a "mini-stroke" (caused by temporary clots). Learn about the types of stroke with this information from the American Stroke Association.

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