Stroke Caused by Blocked Arteries
A frequent cause of stroke is plaque building up in the arteries on each side of
your neck (the carotid arteries). These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain. If blood flow to your brain is reduced or blocked, even for a few minutes, the lack of oxygen may cause damage, or even death of brain cells. If brain cells die or are damaged because of a stroke, symptoms occur in the parts of the body that these brain cells control. Examples of stroke symptoms include