If an embolus blocks a cerebral artery, the result may be a(n) ________, or stroke.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cerebrovascular accident  or  
CVA
If an embolus blocks a cerebral artery, a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke, may result.

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