Types of Strokes Flashcards
1
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Ischemic Stroke
A
80% of strokes
caused by a thrombus, blood clot formed within the cerebral artery.
produces cerebral edema and puts further strain on the vessels again.
2
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Transient Ischemic Attack
A
“mini - stroke”
temperature interruption of blood flow either by emboli, hypertension.
clinical signs will disappear within 24 hours.
warning sign for something more severe either from a stroke or myocardial infarction.
3
Q
hemorrhagic stroke
A
rupturing of vessel within the brain.
caused by cerbral aneurysms due to congenital abnormality or cardiovascular disease.
4
Q
What are subarachnoid hemorrhage?
A
are bleeds that occur within the subarachnoid space in the brain and are common due to primary vessel disease.
