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Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), or strokes, can be caused by two primary mechanisms: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes occur when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, often due to a blood clot, atherosclerosis, or embolism. Hemorrhagic strokes arise from the rupture of a blood vessel, leading to bleeding in or around the brain, often due to high blood pressure, aneurysms, or arteriovenous malformations. Additional risk factors include Diabetes, smoking, obesity, and high cholesterol.

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