Stroke: Surgical Management

Question 1

Stroke: Surgical Management

Answer 1

1. Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
2. Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)

Question 2

Stroke: Surgical Management

Surgical reopening of an artery obstructed by atheroma

Answer 2

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)

Question 3

Stroke: Surgical Management

Removal of an atherosclerotic plaque or thrombus from the carotid

Answer 3

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)

Question 4

Stroke: Surgical Management

With or without angioplasty
Less invasive
Used for the Tx of carotid stenosis

Answer 4

Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)

Question 5

Stroke: Surgical Management

Nursing Management

Answer 5

1. Improving mobility and preventing joint deformity
2. Changing positions, maintaining skin integrity
3. Establishing exercise program
4. Enhancing self-care, activities of daily living
5. Managing Sensory-Perceptual difficulties
6. Attaining bowel and bladder control
7. Improving:
   
   • Thought process
   • Communication
   • Family coping
8. Helping pt cope with sexual dysfunction
9. Continuing care