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What type of stroke is the most common cerebral vascular accident?

Transient ischemic attack
Hemorrhage strokes
Ischemic strokes
Aneurysmic strokes

The correct answer is: Hemorrhage strokes

The most common type of stroke is ischemic strokes. These occur when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, typically due to a blood clot. This blockage prevents essential nutrients and oxygen from reaching brain cells, leading to potential brain injury or dysfunction. Ischemic strokes account for approximately 87% of all stroke cases, making them the predominant form. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), while important to note, are temporary episodes of ischemia that do not result in lasting damage. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding in or around the brain, and aneurysmic strokes typically refer to strokes caused by the rupture of an aneurysm, leading to hemorrhage. While these conditions are serious, they occur less frequently than ischemic strokes.