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Stroke and TIA

A accidente cerebrovascular happens when part of your brain doesn't get enough blood, either by a blockage or bleeding. A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain. It is often called a mini-stroke.

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What is a stroke?

Dra. Sarah Jarvis

01:38

What is a stroke?

Dr. Sarah Jarvis

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Spotting the signs of a stroke

Dr. Sarah Jarvis

1:00

How can you prevent stroke ?

Dr. Krishna Vakharia, MRCGP

0:44

What is a mini-stroke?

Victoria Raw

1:02

What are the signs of a mini-stroke?

Victoria Raw

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How to prevent a mini-stroke

Victoria Raw

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