A blood clot in the brain - Ischemic stroke

You’ve just had a stroke. A clot has formed in a blood vessel in your brain. This fact sheet will help you better understand what is happening to you and what you can do about it.

Diseases and conditions , Neurology

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Herniated Disc

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Lumbar puncture