Sandy's grandfather suffered from a blood clot that lodged itself in an artery in his brain.The clot severely damaged the brain tissue.What is the name for this condition?

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A blood clot that lodges in an artery of the brain and damages brain tissue is commonly referred to as a stroke. While an embolism can lead to a stroke, it refers specifically to a blood clot or other foreign material that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a vessel, causing a blockage. A myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. A cerebral vascular accident, or CVA, is another term for a stroke.

Sandy's Grandfather Suffered from a Blood Clot That Lodged Itself