Stroke

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A stroke occurs in the brain if part of the blood supply,containing oxygen, leading to the brain is cut off. There are 2 types of stroke that can occur. These are: ischaemic and haemorrhagic [1].

References

  1. NHS. 2012. Stroke. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Stroke/Pages/Introduction.aspx. [Accessed 19 October 14].