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VIOXX®
Health Risks - Stroke
Ischemic stroke occurs when there is a blockage in an artery through which oxygen is supplied to the brain. There are two types of ischemic stroke: embolic and thrombotic. A thrombotic stroke - or cerebral thrombosis - occurs when a cerebral artery narrows and eventually is eventually blocked. This is usually caused by artherosclerosis - a build-up of plaque within the cerebral artery. Embolic stroke occurs when a blood clot - an embolus - travels to the cerebral artery from another part of the body. The embolus becomes trapped in the cerebral artery - creating a blockage that prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the brain.
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