Define the term collateral blood flow, and describe how this and other factors affect the development of stroke.

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Zarek · Answer 1 · 2019-02-17T19:52:41+0000

Collateral blood flow is an enlargement vessel that opens to cause a detour around a blockage. When an artery in the brain is block (TIA) open collateral vessels can allow blood to bypass the blockage to restore blood flow to the affected area.

Define the term collateral blood flow, and describe how this and other factors affect the development of stroke.

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