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PASS Stroke is caused by an embolus that blocks the cerebral artery and causes brain tissue death
- ANSWER Ischemic stroke (thromboembolism)
stoke is more common, in 85% of all CVA's - ANSWER Ischemic
Treatment of strokes utilizes IV thrombolysis, which dissolves the clot that is blocking arterial blood flow and allows for reperfusion to occur. - ANSWER Ischemic
Predisposing factors of strokes include: Afib, cerebral arteriosclerosis and carotid stenosis. - ANSWER Ischemic
Because accelerates the formation of atherosclerosis, there is an increased risk of plaque formation in the cerebral arteries, which leads to thrombotic or embolic obstruction within the brain. This can be manifested by a TIA or ischemic stroke. - ANSWER HTN
Antiplatelet agents, heparin, and warfarin can be used to prevent strokes. - ANSWER Ischemic
The use of oral contraceptives, sickle cell disease, Carotid arteriosclerosis, is a risk factor, specifically for strokes. - ANSWER Ischemic
Stroke is caused by cerebral artery rupture from excessive pressure; blood floods brain tissue, which causes cell death. - ANSWER Hemorrhagic 1 / 2
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The goal of treatment for strokes is to create a blood clot to stop internal bleeding. - ANSWER Hemorrhagic
When an arterial branch in the subarachnoid space ruptures, this is called a this can happen due to head trauma or an aneurysm rupture. - ANSWER Subarachnoid hemorrhage
is also known as a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. - ANSWER Cerebral Concussion
localized injury that damages a limited area of the brain - ANSWER Cerebral Contusion
A Cerebral Is mostly caused by head trauma but can also be the result of having high BP as an older person, bleeding problems, taking blood thinners, or some illegal drugs. - ANSWER Contusion
A Cerebral is typically more severe. - ANSWER Contusion
A cerebral causes bleeding, clotting and pooling of blood in the brain - ANSWER Contusion
A cerebral is widespread damage to the brain - ANSWER Concussion
A cerebral is only caused by head trauma - ANSWER Concussion
A cerebral only some cause bleeding in the brain but not all - ANSWER Concussion
A cerebral often experience cognitive and psychological effects such as memory loss and irritability. - ANSWER Concussion
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