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Define the term collateral blood flow, and describe how this and other factors affect the development of stroke.
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Define the term collateral blood flow, and describe how this and other factors affect the development of stroke.

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Collateral blood flow is an enlargement vessel that opens to cause a detour around a blockage. When an artery in the brain is block (TIA) open collateral vessels can allow blood to bypass the blockage to restore blood flow to the affected area.
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