Ischemic- Global Loss Of Blood Flow Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of global loss of blood flow
A
Hemorrhagic shock
Cardiac arrhythmias
Septicaemia
Narcotics overdose
2
Q
What is this kind of stroke called
A
Watershed stroke
3
Q
What is the watershed area and it’s significance
A
It’s the area where the blood flows meet
Its particularly susceptible to strokes