3. Ischemic stroke
Ischemic strokes are another kind of stroke, and far more common than hemorrhagic strokes. In fact, they make up the vast majority of stroke cases. 87% of all stroke cases are ischemic according to statistics gathered. Unlike a hemorrhagic stroke that’s caused by a rupture in one of your brain’s blood vessels, an ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage or clog in the arteries that bring blood to your brain.
The end result is the same with your brain not receiving the blood it needs to function properly. Seeing as your brain can’t distinguish between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, it will cause agonal breathing in both cases. Fortunately, ischemic strokes are less fatal than hemorrhagic strokes with only around 10% of them being fatal, give or take two percent. Like any stroke, immediate treatment upon noticing the agonal breathing is essential to ensure survival.