Question: what is the difference between a stroke and a thrombosis?
Answer: Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage) Together, the two types of ischemic stroke account for about 87% of all strokes. Thrombotic stroke, the most common type, happens when a blood clot (called a thrombus) blocks the blood flow to parts of the brain. A thrombus may form in an artery affected by atherosclerosis.