Diagnosis and Pathology - Structure - Cerebrovascular Accident Flashcards
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cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
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an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain
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stroke
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loss of brain function cause by interruption of blood flow/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
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ischemic stroke
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a stroke where the blood loss is caused by a blockage
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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a “mini-stroke” caused by the blockage of a blood vessel, which resolves (goes away) within 24 hours
