CVA or Stroke

Question 2

What does CVA stand for?

Answer 2

Cardio vascular accident

Question 3

What 3 types of stroke are therr?

Answer 3

TIA, ischemic, haemorrhagic

Question 4

What does TIA stand for and what is it?

Answer 4

Transient Ischemic Attack - also known as a mini stroke - TEMPORARY obstruction to blood flow on brain. Often an indicator for an ischemic stroke

Question 5

What is an ischemic stroke

Answer 5

Obstruction or blockage to blood supply to brain

Question 6

What is a haemorrhagic stroke

Answer 6

When the blood vessel walls are weakened and then rupture, causing a bleed on the brain

Question 7

What are the risk factors for Stroke? List 9

Answer 7

High BP, obesity, sleep apnea, lack of exercise, heavy alcohol use, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking and drug use

Question 8

What are the common signs of a stroke? BEFAST

Answer 8

Loss of balance, blurred vision, face droop, arm or leg meakness, speech difficulty, time to call 999