effects of pons stroke
Interrupted blood supply to the parts of brainstem affects the functions of those parts seriously. Here is an overview of symptoms and effects of this brain stroke. Rupturing of a blood vessel, often due to hypertension, leads to hemorrhage in pons or other parts of the brainstem, resulting in a brain attack (stroke). This does not mean that all those who have hypertension will be victims of pontine stroke. Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for this stroke.