Understanding the 3 Main Types of Stroke: Atherosclerotic, Hemorrhagic & Ischemic #3656042 (License: Personal Use)

This medical illustration depicts the three principal stroke categories: Atherosclerotic Stroke (caused by cholesterol plaque buildup leading to artery blockage), Hemorrhagic Stroke (resulting from ruptured vessels and bleeding into the brain), and Ischemic Stroke (triggered by thrombus formation that obstructs blood supply). Each panel includes a side-profile head view with a corresponding magnified arterial cross-section showing the pathological mechanism.

Used in health education pages, neurology resources, or patient-facing stroke awareness content; targets users seeking to understand stroke classification, risk factors, and pathophysiology for prevention or diagnosis purposes.