Damage to brain tissue can also occur as a result of a cardiovascular accident (CVA).This is also known as:

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A cardiovascular accident (CVA), more commonly known as a stroke, occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. This is why a CVA is also referred to as a stroke.

Damage to Brain Tissue Can Also Occur as a Result