Stroke

Question 1

what is a stroke?

Answer 1

the acute onset of neurological symptoms due to disrupted blood supply

Question 2

what are the two types of stroke?

Answer 2

haemorrhagic

ischaemic

Question 3

what happens in a haemorrhagic stroke?

Answer 3

when bleeding occurs in or around brain tissue

Question 4

name two causes of haemorrhagic strokes

Answer 4

high blood pressure

weakened blood vessel walls

Question 5

what happens in an ischaemic stroke?

Answer 5

a clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain, stopping that area from receiving any oxygen

Question 6

which type of stroke is more common?

Answer 6

ischaemic

Question 7

what are the three possible causes of ischaemic stroke?

Answer 7

thrombosis
embolism
hypoperfusion

Question 8

what age group is more commonly affected by stroke?

Answer 8

older people

Question 9

what is the biggest risk factor for a stroke?

Answer 9

hypertension

Question 10

which stroke patients are recommended to receive statin therapy?

Answer 10

patients who have had an ischaemic stroke