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A blood clot or embolus,

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can form and break off from the heart.

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The clot travels through the bloodstream

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where it can lodge in the artery of the brain,

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blocking the flow of oxygen-rich blood.

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The lack of oxygen results in damage, destruction, 

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or even tissue death of the brain beyond the affected area.

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The result is a stroke.