Chapter 4: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Flashcards
1
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What is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States?
A
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).
2
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What is Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)?
A
A brain injury caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
3
Q
What happens when brain tissue does not get oxygen from blood?
A
Can die within minutes causing sudden loss in bodily functions.
4
Q
What are the 2 types of strokes?
A
Ischemic and Hemorrhagic.
5
Q
When does Ischemic Stroke occurs?
A
When the blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
6
Q
What does an Ischemic Stroke damages?
A
The controls of movement, language and senses.
7
Q
When does a Hemorrhagic stroke occurs?
A
When a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures and damages the surrounding areas of the brain.
