Cerebrovascular Accidents Flashcards
0
Q
Who is most at risk for a stroke?
A
Black males over the age of 65
1
Q
How much does care and productivity cost for stroke survivors?
A
74 billion
2
Q
How long does a TIA take to resolve?
A
Within 6 hours (TIA resolves and CVA Does not)
3
Q
How does TIA present itself?
A
Confusion and weakness
4
Q
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
A
Intracranial hemorrhage
5
Q
What is a hemorrhagic stroke related to?
A
HTN ruptured aneurysms or vascular malformations Bleeding into a tumor Intake of antigocagulents Clotting disorder Head trauma Illicit drug use
6
Q
What is the healthy part that surrounds the ischemic part?
A
Penumbra
7
Q
What is the window period with tPA?
A
3 hours
8
Q
What is the #1 question to ask before giving tPA?
A
When did your symptoms start
9
Q
What is the goal during treatment?
A
Within 60 minutes. The sooner the better
