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data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTypes of Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nStrokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused      by the blockage of an artery. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00813\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is      an emergency situation.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,68\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSubarachnoid Hemorrhage\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA subarachnoid hemorrhage means that there is bleeding in the space that surrounds      the brain. Most often, it occurs when a weakened area in a blood vessel (aneurysm)      on the surface of the brain bursts and leaks. The blood then builds up around the      brain and inside the skull increasing pressure on the brain. This can cause brain      cell damage, life-long complications, and disabilities.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,68\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/56,DM21\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat Is a Transient Ischemic Attack?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke or warning stroke, causes      symptoms similar to those of a stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/56,DM21\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"39130","Name":"Signs and Symptoms of Stroke","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Symptoms/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Symptoms/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39130\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSigns and Symptoms of Stroke\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is      an emergency situation.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"39131","Name":"Stroke Treatment and Recovery","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eEffects of Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWhen an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment      may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes,      an impairment may result in a disability, or inability to perform an activity in a      normal way.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTests to Diagnose a Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an      electroencephalogram.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is      an emergency situation.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00805\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eRehabilitation for Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00805\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"39132","Name":"Stroke Prevention","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Prevention/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"39133","Name":"Other Cerebrovascular Diseases","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eArteriovenous Malformations\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nArteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body      forms incorrectly. Here\u0027s what you need to know.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08248\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCarotid Artery Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCarotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the      brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08248\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,71\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCavernous Malformations\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a collection of small blood vessels (capillaries)      in the central nervous system that is enlarged and irregular in structure. In CCM,      the walls of the capillaries are thinner than normal, less elastic, and  likely to      leak. Cavernous malformations can happen anywhere in the body. They most commonly      cause symptoms when they are found in the brain and spinal cord.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,71\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,73\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eDevelopmental Venous Anomalies\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA developmental venous anomaly is an unusual arrangement of small veins in the brain      or spinal cord. It\u0027s a condition you are born with.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,73\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08772\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCerebral Aneurysm\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA cerebral aneurysm (also called an intracranial aneurysm or brain aneurysm) is a      bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain, resulting in an abnormal      ballooning of the artery that is at risk for rupturing.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08772\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,72\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSpinal Arteriovenous Malformations\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nArteriovenous malformations is the abnormal formation of veins and arteries. It can      develop in the fetus or newborn baby.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,72\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,69\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain\u0027s      venous sinuses. The clot prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As a result,      blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage.      This chain of events is part of a stroke that can occur in adults and children of      all ages.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,69\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00813\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTypes of Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nStrokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused      by the blockage of an artery. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00813\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39214\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Overview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Symptoms/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39130\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSigns and Symptoms of Stroke\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is      an emergency situation.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eEffects of Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWhen an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment      may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes,      an impairment may result in a disability, or inability to perform an activity in a      normal way.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTests to Diagnose a Stroke\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39131\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eStroke Treatment and Recovery\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an      electroencephalogram.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eArteriovenous Malformations\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nArteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body      forms incorrectly. Here\u0027s what you need to know.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08248\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCarotid Artery Disease\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"39133\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eOther Cerebrovascular Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nCarotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the      brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08248\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}" /> <input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl02$createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" id="createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" value="False" /> <div id="centerExplorerBaseContainer"></div> <noscript> <div class="title">Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Stroke Overview <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Signs and Symptoms of Stroke <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Symptoms/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Stroke Treatment and Recovery <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Stroke Prevention <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Prevention/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Other Cerebrovascular Diseases <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00813" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Types of Stroke<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39214" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Stroke Overview</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Strokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused by the blockage of an artery. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain. <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00813" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Stroke<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Overview/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39214" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Stroke Overview</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Symptoms/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39130" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Signs and Symptoms of Stroke</a><span class="subtopicLinkComma">, </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39131" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Stroke Treatment and Recovery</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation. <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P01184" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Effects of Stroke<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39131" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Stroke Treatment and Recovery</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or inability to perform an activity in a normal way. <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00777" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Tests to Diagnose a Stroke<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Treatment/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39131" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Stroke Treatment and Recovery</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram. <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P00244" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Arteriovenous Malformations<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39133" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Other Cerebrovascular Diseases</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body forms incorrectly. Here's what you need to know. <a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/134,70" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/85,P08248" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Carotid Artery Disease<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/Neuroscience/Stroke/Other/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="39133" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Other Cerebrovascular Diseases</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the brain. 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