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What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke?
What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke?
- Blood vessels in the brain rupturing
- Fatty deposits building up in blood vessels (correct)
- Leakage of a blood vessel in the brain
- Temporary decrease in blood supply to the brain
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) also known as?
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) also known as?
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ischemic stroke
- Major stroke
- Ministroke (correct)
What is the result of a hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the result of a hemorrhagic stroke?
- A temporary decrease in blood supply to the brain
- A blood vessel in the brain becoming blocked
- Reduced blood flow to the brain
- A blood vessel in the brain leaking or rupturing (correct)
Why is it important to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke immediately?
Why is it important to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke immediately?
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What is the term for the temporary period of symptoms similar to those in a stroke, but without permanent damage?
What is the term for the temporary period of symptoms similar to those in a stroke, but without permanent damage?
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Who can activate the stroke team?
Who can activate the stroke team?
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