Types of Strokes

There are several types of strokes:

  • Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.

  • Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures.

  • Mini-strokes, also called transient ischemic attacks (TIA), occur when a clot temporarily blocks blood flow to the brain. Mini-stroke symptoms are the same as major strokes, but symptoms go away on their own, usually in less than 5 minutes. A mini-stroke is a warning that you are at risk for a major stroke.

Causes of Stroke

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • High blood pressure

  • High blood cholesterol

  • Diabetes

  • Smoking

  • Excess weight

  • Lack of exercise

  • A diet high in fat, cholesterol and sodium

  • Heart disease

  • Arrhythmia

  • Family history of heart disease

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment with a cardiologist, please call 217-214-3424.