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A '''stroke''' is [[paralysis]] of the body due to a problem with [[blood]] supply to the [[brain]]. As the [[blood]] supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It often occurs during conditions of high [[blood pressure]], [[smoking]], and [[stress]], but can occur for unrelated reasons as well. As with many body ailments, strokes are more common in the elderly. | A '''stroke''' is [[paralysis]] of the body due to a problem with [[blood]] supply to the [[brain]]. As the [[blood]] supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It often occurs during conditions of high [[blood pressure]], [[smoking]], and [[stress]], but can occur for unrelated reasons as well. As with many body ailments, strokes are more common in the elderly. | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, July 3, 2008
A stroke is paralysis of the body due to a problem with blood supply to the brain. As the blood supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It often occurs during conditions of high blood pressure, smoking, and stress, but can occur for unrelated reasons as well. As with many body ailments, strokes are more common in the elderly.