ischemic stroke

noun

: stroke caused by the narrowing or blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain

Note: Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. Obstruction of a blood vessel supplying the brain results either from a clot that has traveled in the blood from another part of the body (an embolism) or from a clot that has formed in place (a thrombus).

compare hemorrhagic stroke

Examples of ischemic stroke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether the patient is having an ICH stroke or an ischemic stroke, there are some common symptoms seen in both. —Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Contraceptive Use Using oral contraceptive pills can raise the risk of stroke, especially ischemic stroke and, to a lesser extent, hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain and are much less common than ischemic strokes, which happen when a clot or fat deposit blocks a blood flow to the brain. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024

Owner Robin Wilson started Vesey Lane Goods a year after having an ischemic stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. —Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ischemic stroke

noun

: stroke caused by the narrowing or blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain

Note: Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. Obstruction of a blood vessel supplying the brain results either from a clot that has traveled in the blood from another part of the body (embolism) or from a clot that has formed in place (thrombus).

compare hemorrhagic stroke