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This Type of Stroke Is Due to a Fatty Tissue

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This type of stroke is due to a fatty tissue that has built up over years and then breaks free and then becomes lodged in an artery in the brain.


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Hypoxemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low concentration of oxygen in the blood.

Hemoglobin Levels

The concentration of hemoglobin in the blood, indicative of the blood's ability to carry oxygen.

Blood PH

A measure of acidity or alkalinity in the blood, with a normal range usually between 7.35 and 7.45.

Incentive Spirometry

A respiratory therapy device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs by encouraging voluntary deep breathing.

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