An atherothrombotic stroke, also known as a large vessel thrombotic stroke, is a type of ischaemic stroke that occurs when a blood clot forms in a large blood vessel supplying the brain. This type of stroke is typically associated with atherosclerosis, a condition characterised by the build up of fatty deposits (plaque) on the inner walls of blood vessels.

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Reference: Rothwell PM. Atherothrombosis and ischaemic stroke. BMJ. 2007;334(7590):379-380.