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Ischemic Stroke http://www.nucleushealth.com/ – This 3D medical animation shows the events leading to an ischemic stroke, including anatomy and physiology and treatment. ANS11514

Stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Without blood to supply oxygen and nutrients and to remove waste products, brain cells quickly begin to die. Stroke is sometimes called a “brain attack. Stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage or even death if…