stroke Flashcards
1
Q
what is a stroke ?
A
a sudden focal neurological deficit and is caused by cerebrovascular disease
- part of the brain cannot get blood and oxygen it needs
- It can only be an intensive brain bleed
2
Q
what is the diagnosis for a stroke ?
A
Ct scan or MRI
3
Q
what are risk factors of stroke ?
A
atherosclerosis
hypertension
anticoagulants
