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What is the ranking of stroke as a cause of death?
What is the ranking of stroke as a cause of death?
- 2nd leading cause of death
- 3rd leading cause of death (correct)
- 1st leading cause of death
- 4th leading cause of death
What percentage of stroke cases are ischemic?
What percentage of stroke cases are ischemic?
- 80%
- 85% (correct)
- 70%
- 90%
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy after the onset of stroke?
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy after the onset of stroke?
- 1 hour
- 3 hours (correct)
- 4 hours
- 2 hours
What percentage of stroke cases are classified as cryptogenic stroke?
What percentage of stroke cases are classified as cryptogenic stroke?
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What is the term for the sudden loss of function resulting from disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain?
What is the term for the sudden loss of function resulting from disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain?
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What is the term for the point when cerebral blood flow decreases to a certain level?
What is the term for the point when cerebral blood flow decreases to a certain level?
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