Medical term for a stroke, including both ischemic and hemorrhagic types. Commonly used in news and health contexts.
My grandfather collapsed from a stroke.
Blood pressure management is important for stroke prevention.
My father had a stroke and was taken to the hospital.
My grandmother collapsed from a stroke and was hospitalized right away.
If you leave high blood pressure untreated, you become more prone to having a stroke.
His grandfather died of a stroke.