Final answer:
Cells that die as a result of a stroke are known as brain cells or neurons. In an ischemic stroke, an embolus blocks an artery, leading to the death of neurons due to the lack of oxygen. Hemorrhagic strokes result from ruptured arteries causing internal bleeding and subsequent neuron death.
Step-by-step explanation:
Cells that die during a stroke are not specifically termed 'Eschrum cells'; this may be a misunderstanding or unfamiliar term in the context of strokes. The cells that die are simply referred to as brain cells or neurons. In the event of an ischemic stroke, which accounts for about 90% of strokes, an obstruction like a blood clot (embolus) blocks the artery, causing a lack of blood flow to the brain. This absence of blood flow means that oxygen and glucose, critical for ATP production and cell survival, cannot reach the neurons. Consequently, these neurons die due to oxygen deprivation, a condition known as cerebral infarction.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when an artery ruptures, leading to internal bleeding in the brain which can also cause neurons to die. The affected area and the quantity of cell death depend on the location and severity of the stroke. Cells within the ischemic core die quickly, while those in the ischemic penumbra may survive if blood flow is restored promptly, for instance, with clot-busting drugs such as rtPA.