Ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow through a brain artery is blocked by a clot. Ischemic stroke is one of three types of stroke and is also referred as brain ischemia and cerebral ischemia. If circulation isn’t restored quickly, brain damage can be permanent.

Ischemic Stroke consists of 87% of all strokes. To quote WHO, "Worldwide, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) are the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability."

Dr. Talks hosts Dr. Girish Rajpal to discuss acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Girish Rajpal is one of the best Neurointerventional Surgeons in India. He is one of the few endovascular neurosurgeons in the country and in the world with dual training of neurosurgery and neurointerventional surgery. Dr. Girish is one of the few top stroke specialists in the country and is also an active member of both national and international professional societies.

The topics covered during the discussion are:

• What is acute ischemic stroke?
• What's the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke?
• What causes acute ischemic stroke?
• What are the risk factors of acute ischemic stroke?
• Symptoms and Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke.
• Treatment and rehabilitation approach for acute ischemic stroke.

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