Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Primary cerebrovascular disorder in the US and in the world
2nd leading cause of death
A
Stroke
2
Q
Types of Stroke
A
- Ischemic
- Hemorrhagic
3
Q
Types of Stroke
Damage to the brain d/t clogged artery
A
Ischemic
4
Q
Types of Stroke
Blood vessel burst leaking blood into brain tissue
A
Hemorrhagic
5
Q
Time Course in Stroke
A
- TIA
- Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
- Stroke in evolution
- Completed stroke
6
Q
Time Course in Stroke
Temporary episodes of neurologic dysfunction lasting for seconds or minimum but not longer than 24hrs
A
TIA
7
Q
Time Course in Stroke
Consistent but more pronounce than TIA and last more than 24hrs
A
Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
8
Q
Time Course in Stroke
Progressive stroke
A
Stroke in evolution
9
Q
Time Course in Stroke
No further progression of hypoxic insult
A
Complete stroke
