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A stroke, or an attack of the brain, happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or becomes blocked. The brain is an organ that cannot store oxygen, so blood vessels
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What is a Stroke? - Stoke Care - Healthcare Services - Noyes Health - University of Rochester Medical Center
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