Susan's 73-year-old aunt suffered from a cerebrovascular accident in which the blood supply to her brain was interrupted. What is the common name for this event?

A) Heart attack
B) Stroke
C) Aneurysm
D) Seizure


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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