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Types of Stroke Banner


Ischemic (Clots)Hemorrhagic (Bleed)
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
Ischemic

Ischemic stroke occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases. Learn more		Hemorrhagic

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures. Two types of weakened blood vessels usually cause hemorrhagic stroke: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Learn more		TIA

Often called a “mini stroke”, these warning strokes should be taken very seriously. TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is caused by a temporary clot. Learn more

Let's Talk About Stroke Lets Talk About Stroke

Our fact sheets on stroke treatments, prevention, warning signs and recovering provide helpful information. Print them out and fill in questions to ask your doctor.
Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis and Treatment Image

When someone has shown symptoms of a stroke or a TIA (transient ischemic attack), a doctor will gather information and make a diagnosis and begin a course of treatment depending on the cause of the stroke.
Understanding Risk Understanding Risk Image

Risk factors are traits and lifestyle habits that increase the risk of disease. Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of stroke. Most of them can be modified, treated or controlled. Some can’t.