New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Indian film industry veteran Mithun Chakraborty was recently admitted to a hospital in Kolkata following complaints of chest pain recently. Known for his unparalleled contributions to the film industry, the news of the actor came as a shock to many fans. Reports suggest the 73-year-old actor was diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke of the brain. He is out of danger, but his sudden stroke has steered attention towards this health condition, its symptoms and prevention tips.

Ischemic stroke or ischemic cerebrovascular stroke is a condition that reduces the oxygen and blood flow to the brain, causing damage or death of brain cells. Here's everything you need to know about the disease.

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