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2TRN B12: Human Disease > 3: Stroke > Flashcards

3: Stroke Flashcards

1
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Scientific name for stroke

A

Cerebrovascular Accident

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3 chief causes

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  1. hypertension
  2. thrombi issuing from left side of heart
  3. atherosclerosis of internal carotid artery OR vertebrobasilar system
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3
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symptoms indicating causes other than stroke

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  1. confusion
  2. balance disturbance
  3. memory disturbance
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3 types of stroke (based on duration and evolution)

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  1. Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
  2. Stroke
  3. Progressing Stroke
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Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

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Episodes of vascular insufficiency
cause temporary loss of brain function
complete recovery within 24 hrs

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