Difference between a thrombotic and embolic stroke

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A 73-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and chronic back pain developed right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and facial drooping. The patient is diagnosed with an embolic ischemic stroke. Based on the patient's history, what risk factors did he have for a stroke ? Explain the difference between a thrombotic and embolic stroke. Explain the ischemic injury to the brain and identify if this patient had a focal or global hypoxic injury. Is it possible that this patient may experience a change in intracranial pressure, and if so how?

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