What type of strokes are caused by a blood clot that forms somewhere in the body and travels to the brain, where the clot then blocks blood flow?

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Embolic strokes are caused by a blood clot or other debris that forms away from the brain — often in the heart. This clot then travels through the bloodstream to the brain, where it can block an artery, causing a stroke.

What Type of Strokes Are Caused by a Blood Clot