What Happens During a Stroke

What happens during a stroke
(CNN) — A stroke is a very scary thing: A vessel carrying blood to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, leaving the brain deprived of the essential oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive. In the minutes following a stroke, brain cells begin to die … Read more on CNN

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Cardiology takes progress to heart with new technologies, procedures
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