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A stroke occurs due to interruption of blood flow to the brain. Ischemic strokes are the most common and are caused by blood clots that block a blood vessel or artery. A stroke can occur in the left hemisphere, right hemisphere, cerebellum or brain stem. Brain stem strokes are particularly devastating.
