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a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow
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An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain.
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My grandma had an ischemic stroke last year, but she's doing much better now.
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I heard Bob's uncle had a mini stroke, but it turned out to be an ischemic stroke.
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Facing rejection felt like an ischemic stroke to his ego.