This specific type of stroke is described as

“a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain

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A blood clot often forms in arteries damaged by the buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis).

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It can occur in the carotid artery of the neck as well as other arteries.

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It is the most common type of stroke.

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In the months leading up to her death,

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McVie was open about her health struggles noting in an interview it might keep her from performing.

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“I’m in quite bad health.

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I’ve got a chronic back problem that debilitates me.

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The death certificate reveals the singer was also suffering from “atrial fibrillation,”

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