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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > vascular diseases > cerebrovascular disorders > stroke
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > vascular diseases > cerebrovascular disorders > stroke
Preferred Term:

stroke

Definition:
A sudden, nonconvulsive loss of neurologic function due to an ischemic or hemorrhagic intracranial vascular event. In general, cerebrovascular accidents are classified by anatomic location in the brain, vascular distribution, etiology, age of the affected individual, and hemorrhagic vs nonhemorrhagic nature. (From Adams, et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp777-810)
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
cerebrovascular disorders
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • cerebrovascular accident
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24058
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