Types of CVA Flashcards
1
Q
TIA
A
Usually linked to atherosclerotic thrombus that temporarily interrupts blood flow
Resolves quickly
2
Q
TIA most common arteries
A
Carotid, vertebrobasilar
3
Q
Stroke in evolution
A
full symptoms come in 1-2 days after onset e
4
Q
Most common artery effected by ischemic embolus
A
MCA
5
Q
When does a thrombus normally occur?
A
during sleep
after waking from an MI or surgery
6
Q
NIH Stroke Scale
A
Measures acute CVA impairement
7
Q
Stroke impact Scale
A
Physical and social disability level secondary to CVA
8
Q
Fugl-Meyer
A
Motor sensory and balance impairement
Also assesses pain and ROM
