Stroke ch21

Question 1

what is a stroke?

Answer 1

an interruption of blood supply to the brain from trauma

Question 2

thrombosis

Answer 2

formation of a blood clot (partial or complete blockage)

Question 3

thrombus

Answer 3

A blood clot (blood hardens) that forms in a vessel

Question 4

embolism

Answer 4

when an embolus (can be fat, air or blood) travels through the vessels from another area, often getting caught in narrow passageways

Question 5

fibrinogen

Answer 5

protein in blood that helps platelets bind together

• increased w smoking, alcohol, & poor diet

Question 6

risk factors for CVA x6

Answer 6

age = doubles every decade over 55y/o +, 2/3 stokes occur in 65 y/o +
race = doubles in African’s
sex = men > women
genetics = high cholesterol
disease = HTN (160/95) +, Heart disease, & diabetes
lifestyle = drugs, alcohol, or smoking

Question 7

TIA - transient ischemic attack

Answer 7

lack of oxygen & usually goes away with 1-24 hours

• presents like a CVA w focal neurological symptoms
• “mini stroke”