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Cerebrovascular Accident Flashcards

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Deficit areas

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Expressive/Broca’s Aphasia

Extreme word retrieval problems (speed/accuracy)

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Causes

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Occurs when a portion of the brain is deprived of oxygen (Damage specific, localized)
-Congenital heart problems, blood vessel malformations in the brain

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How does CVA present?

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Syntax usually recovers quickly
Extreme word retrieval problems
Language comprehension decreased at first
Higher level academic and reading probs may persist
Persistent subtle pragmatic difficulties common

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