CVA Flashcards
Ischemic
Blockage
Hemorrhagic
Burst
Thrombus
Blood clot that stays put
Embolus
Blood clot that moves
Aneurysm
Ballooning BV
Aphasia
Language disorder
Apraxia
Dysfunction in executing motor tasks
Flaccid paralysis
A sense of muscle tone
Hypotonicity
Low muscle tone
Hypertonicity
Increased muscle tone
Hypotonicity
Decreased muscle tone
Ataxia
Deficits in coordination
Agnosia
Inability to recognize people
Dysarthia
Weakness in face muscles resulting in abnormal speech
Symptoms of Cardiac Distress
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Nausea
Palpitations
Lightheaded
Dizzy
Speech difficulty
Arm weakness
Face drooping
Common CV medication
Anticoagulants- blood thinner
Beta blockers- ⬇️BP
Diuretics- ⬇️BP
Statins- ⬇️cholesterol
ACE inhibitors- ⬇️BP
Signs of DVT
Leg swelling
Leg pain- often in the calf
Change in skin color on the leg
Warm leg
PAMs
Physical agent modalities
- heat/cold packs
- e stim
Right CVA
Dysfunction of the L side
Vision problems
Spatial thinking problems
Memory issues
Behavior/mood changes
Incontinence
Left CVA
Right paralysis/ weakness
Sensory changes
Visual impairment
Language/abstract thought
Speech and language
Movement
Slowed behavior
