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Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions

Blocked Arteries in the Brain

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kelly Spivey

A stroke occurs when an artery in the brain is either blocked or hemorrhages, seeping blood into the brain. According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States but is the principal cause of disability in adults.