New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- A stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked or bursts. This stops blood from flowing to the brain, which can cause brain cells to die. Strokes are more common in older adults, but people of any age can have a stroke. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 7 strokes occurs in people aged 15 to 49. This means that 10 to 15% of strokes happen in adults aged 18 to 50.

What is the most common cause of stroke in young adults?

Dr Vikash Goyal, a Senior Cardiologist at Paras Hospital in Gurugram, tells Health Shots that awareness about the causes of stroke in young adults is important not only for preventing strokes but also for taki...