What is Blood Clot in the Brain?
A blood clot is formed in the brain, due to bleeding that takes place in the area between the skull and brain. This blood forms a clot, which eventually puts pressure on brain tissue. Functioning of the brain is affected due to pressure that is exerted on the brain. The chances of blood clotting in the arteries are very high, at the same time, chances of finding a blood clot in the veins are very low. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the other parts of the body, and the veins pump blood to the heart. Refer to signs of a stroke. Causes of Blood Clot in the Brain Head injury often is the most common cause of blood clot in the brain. Trauma is caused to the brain or the neck in case of a head injury. Blood clots have a tendency to break away from the area, where it was formed and move to different areas. The clot when it moves to another part of the body, blocks blood supply and causes a stroke. Therefore, a clot formed in the neck can move to the brain and cause a stroke. The other
