When a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the brain, a person has an ischemic stroke. This type of stroke is also called a cerebral infarction or brain attack. During the stroke, the brain cannot receive new supplies of oxygen and other vital nutrients from the blood. Within minutes, starving brain cells die.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fortis College (also Fortis Institute and Fortis College of Nursing in some locations) is a for-profit institution that was established in 1969 and is operated by Education Affiliates.
fortis (ËfÉËtÉªs) (phonetics). ( 1 of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion. (of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion.