Types of Stroke
There are two main types of stroke.
Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel clogs from within and impedes flow to the brain. About 85 percent of all strokes are ischemic.
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures within the brain. While only about 13 percent of all strokes are hemorrhagic, they are responsible for more than 30 percent of all stroke deaths, according to the National Stroke Association.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are minor strokes in which typical stroke warning signs develop, but the blood