Hypothetical Embolic Stroke with Resulting Focal Ischemia in the Brain
A medical illustration showing the anterior view of the brain and the cross sectional view of the carotid artery with the effects of an embolic stroke. When a blood clot forms inside the carotid artery, a piece can break off to form an embolus that travels towards the brain. The embolus then can become lodged in a small cerebral vessel, blocking blood flow and resulting in a localized region of ischemia.
