The physician informs the family that Brian has an obstruction of blood flow to the brain, also known as ____.

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An obstruction of blood flow to the brain is commonly known as an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain. A myocardial infarction is a heart attack, while angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, leading to bleeding in the brain.

The Physician Informs the Family That Brian Has an Obstruction