Long term impact of stroke

Question 1

Name the characteristics of strok.

Answer 1

Stroke are..
* Deadly
* Common
* Disabling
* Sudden onset
* Haemorrhage or infarct

Question 2

what is aphasia?

Answer 2

problems with language due to specific area of the brain being injured.

Question 3

what is dysphagia?

Answer 3

problems with swallowing due to specific area of the brain being injured.

Question 4

what causes ischemic stroke? (85%)

Answer 4

a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.

Question 5

what causes hemorrhagic stroke? (15%)

Answer 5

caused by bleeding in the brain.