Blood Quote by Michael Greger
“So, what is a stroke? In about 90 per cent of strokes, it's the result of blood flow to part of the brain getting cut off, depriving it of oxygen and killing off the part fed by the clogged artery.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NutritionFacts.org, 2021
Strokes usually occur when a brain artery is blocked, cutting oxygen and killing brain tissue.
In simple terms: Blocked arteries cause strokes.
Prevent clots.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical exams
- risk assessment
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reduce your stroke risk?
- What lifestyle changes matter most?
Not all strokes are due to blockage; hemorrhagic strokes differ.