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A very common cause of stroke is atherosclerosis. Explain how atherosclerosis causes strokes.
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A very common cause of stroke is atherosclerosis. Fatty deposits and blood platelets collect on the wall of the arteries, forming plaques. Over time, the plaques slowly begin to block the flow of blood. The plaque itself may block the artery enough to cause a stroke.
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