Which of the following causes of stroke is ranked from the most common (1) to least common (3).
A. Cerebral hemorrhage, Cerebral ischemia, Subarachnoid hemorrhage
B. Cerebral ischemia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Subarachnoid hemorrhage
C. Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cerebral hemorrhage, Cerebral ischemia
D. Cerebral ischemia, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Cerebral hemorrhage
Answer: B. Cerebral ischemia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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