Babies born at less than 37 weeks gestation (premature) have different nutritional needs than babies born at full term (after 38 weeks). Premature babies will often stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. There they are watched closely to make sure they are getting the right balance of fluids and nutrition.
Watershed Stroke. Watershed strokes. are usually the result of poor blood flow to the brain from occlusion of the arteries in the neck (from atherosclerosis) or periods of poor cardiac function, such as during a heart attack.
Brainstem Strokes, Bilateral Watershed Strokes, Hemorrhagic Strokes and More. Stroke. All types of stroke are dangerous, but some may cause more severe disability or a rapid progression to death. Below we describe the most common strokes which are known for having the potential to cause severe disability and even death.