Role of Neurosurgeon in Stroke Patient A stroke is a sudden obstruction in the constant blood flowing to the brain that leads to improper neurological functioning. This interruption in the blood flow is caused due to a blockage, resulting in the more common ischemic stroke, or due to bleeding in the brain, resulting in the deadliest hemorrhagic stroke. It often happens with little or no warning and the consequences can be fatal. However to keep the brain functioning properly it is very important to maintain the proper blood flow and restoration of oxygen in the brain. In the absence of oxygen and other vital nutrients, the adversely impacted brain cells are either damaged or become lifeless within a couple of minutes. Once the brain cells become lifeless, they usually do not rejuvenate and destructive damage might take place, at times leading to physical, mental and cognitive disabilities. Strokes can be either mild or life-threatening and need instant medical attention. ...