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Depends what has interrupted the flow of blood ie: a stroke or accident. Both will cause brain damage but in differing ways, either can result in death. May be re-post the question with what it is you looking to find out.
A lack or shortage of blood flow to the brain is called a Cerebrovascular Accident or more commonly a Stroke usually caused by an embolism, hemorrhage, or ischemia.
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