infarct

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The researchers did not find any connection between gum disease and two other types of brain changes associated with small vessel disease: cerebral microbleeds and lacunar infarcts.

From Science Daily

The next steps are to find a way to neutralize the harmful protein and test if this can reduce VT burden and infarct size.

From Science Daily

The 25-year-old revealed in March that she sustained a "left occipital infarct" last year but there was no lasting damage to her brain or vision.

From BBC

In a post on social media, external-link Roebuck said tests found she had suffered a "left occipital infarct" but there was no lasting damage to her brain or vision.

From BBC

Officer Sicknick died from “acute brainstem and cerebellar infarcts due to basilar artery thrombosis,” Dr. Diaz ruled, meaning a serious stroke.

From New York Times