A stroke is a medical condition in which the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause the affected brain tissue to die, leading to a range of potential disabilities, depending on the location and size of the stroke.
Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and they can affect people of any age, race, or gender. However, women are more likely to have a stroke than men, and they tend to have strokes at a younger age. This is due to a number of factors, including hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause, as well as higher rates of certain risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
