There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), that doesn't cause lasting symptoms.
What are the 4 causes of a stroke?
Causes
- High blood pressure. Your doctor may call it hypertension. ...
- Tobacco. Smoking or chewing it raises your odds of a stroke. ...
- Heart disease. This condition includes defective heart valves as well as atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, which causes a quarter of all strokes among the very elderly. ...
- Diabetes.
What is the number 1 cause of stroke?
High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and is the main cause for increased risk of stroke among people with diabetes. Talk to your doctor about ways to keep diabetes under control.
