Ischemic Stroke: Ischemic stroke occurs when there is a blockage or obstruction within an artery that supplies blood to the brain. This blockage can be caused by a blood clot that forms within the blood vessels of the brain (thrombotic stroke) or by a clot that travels from another part of the body and gets lodged in a brain artery (embolic stroke). The blockage prevents blood flow to a specific area of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients in that region. Ischemic stroke is often associated with risk factors such as high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, diabetes, smoking, and other conditions that contribute to the formation of blood clots. Hemorrhagic Stroke: Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding into the surrounding brain tissue. This bleeding can result from various factors, including long-standing high blood pressure (hypertensive hemorrhage), the rupture of an aneurysm (a weak or bulging area in