Chapter 5 (Structure - Cerebrovascular Accident) Flashcards
1
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
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an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain
2
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stroke
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loss of brain function caused by interruption of blood flow or supply to the brain
3
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hemorrhagic stroke
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a stroke where the blood loss is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel
4
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ischemic stroke
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a stroke where the blood loss is caused by a blockage
5
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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a mini-stroke caused by the blockage of a blood vessel that resolves with 24 hours
