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embolic stroke
embolic stroke An embolic stroke is an ischemic stroke caused by a clot, embolus, or other blockage that forms outside the brain and then travels to blood vessels supplying the brain, reducing blood flow there.
An embolic stroke is an ischemic stroke caused by a clot, embolus, or other blockage that forms outside the brain and then travels to blood vessels supplying the brain, reducing blood flow there. When the clot comes from the heart, it is often called a cardioembolic stroke.