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What primary factor causes cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)?
What primary factor causes cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)?
Which type of stroke accounts for the majority of cerebrovascular accidents?
Which type of stroke accounts for the majority of cerebrovascular accidents?
What is a common consequence of a hemorrhagic stroke?
What is a common consequence of a hemorrhagic stroke?
What condition is notably linked to ischemic strokes according to common causes?
What condition is notably linked to ischemic strokes according to common causes?
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Which statement correctly describes the recovery outcomes associated with small lacunar strokes?
Which statement correctly describes the recovery outcomes associated with small lacunar strokes?
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Study Notes
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Stroke
- Stroke is a disruption of blood supply to the brain, causing anoxia (lack of oxygen) and brain tissue death.
- Strokes can vary in severity; some individuals recover fully from small lacunar strokes, while others experience lasting symptoms.
- Ischemic strokes are the most common type, accounting for about 88% of all strokes. They result from blocked blood vessels, often due to narrowed arteries (stenosis) from arteriosclerosis or high blood pressure.
- Hemorrhagic strokes involve a ruptured blood vessel, often an arteriosclerotic one. Recovery from hemorrhagic strokes is often less complete compared to ischemic strokes.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of cerebrovascular accidents (strokes), including their definitions, types, and recovery outcomes. Learn about the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, along with their causes and severity. Test your understanding of how strokes impact the brain and the various recovery scenarios.
