A common cause of stroke is atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries. Plaque made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances builds up in the arteries, leaving less space for blood to flow. A blood clot may lodge in this narrow space and cause an ischemic stroke.
Popularity Over Time: How Many Girls Have Been Named Zelda. This chart illustrates how many Girls were named Zelda in the U.S. since 1880. Records indicate that 10,039 girls in the United States have been named Zelda since 1880.
The protagonist in each game is usually not the same incarnation of Link, but a few exceptions exist. Since the original The Legend of Zelda was released in 1986, the series has expanded to include 17 entries on all of Nintendo's major game consoles, as well as a number of spin-offs.