The cerebellum is located in the lower part of the brain,
towards the back. This part of the brain plays a role in body
movement, eye movement, and balance. A cerebellar stroke occurs
when the brain’s blood supply to this area is interrupted.
Without blood, the brain tissue quickly dies. This results in
the loss of certain functions. A stroke is a serious condition
that needs emergency care. There are two main types of stroke
ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke is the most common
type of stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage of
the blood flow, which may be due to: - A clot from another part
of the body like the heart or neck. The clot breaks off and
flows through the blood until it becomes trapped in a blood
vessel supplying the brain. - A clot that forms in an artery
that supplies blood to the brain. - A tear in an artery
supplying blood to the brain. Called an arterial dissection. A
hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a burst blood vessel. Blood
spills out of the broken blood vessel and po