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The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. Atherosclerosis ...

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According to WHO, heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain.