Where Do Strokes Occur?

“Where do strokes occur?” Strokes occur in the central nervous system, also known as the CNS. The CNS consists of the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord. 

A stroke occurs when the arteries that supply oxygen and other nutrients to the different areas in the brain and spinal cord are blocked or they burst. While a stroke can occur in any artery within the CNS, it most commonly occurs in the brain. 

Each artery serves a different area of the brain. Since each brain region has a different primary function, stroke survivors will have different symptoms based on the artery and area of the brain affected.