NCM 104: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Stroke
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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?

  • 80%
  • 85% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 90%

    • 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?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sudden loss of function resulting from disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain?

    <p>CVA or brain attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the point when cerebral blood flow decreases to a certain level?

    <p>PTX</p> Signup and view all the answers

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