Judy had plaque buildup in her arteries. When one of these ruptured, a blood clot traveled to her brain where it blocked blood flow, resulting in death of some of the brain cells. This is an example of __________.

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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. In Judy's case, the blood clot that traveled to her brain and blocked blood flow led to the death of some brain cells, which is characteristic of a stroke.

Judy Had Plaque Buildup in Her Arteries