Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accidents
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain?

  • Migraine
  • Transient ischemic attack
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Ischemic stroke (correct)

Which symptom is specifically associated with a stroke?

  • Ear ache
  • Severe headache with no known cause (correct)
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) commonly referred to as?

  • Mini-stroke (correct)
  • Small stroke
  • Pre-stroke
  • Minor stroke

What happens during a hemorrhagic stroke?

<p>A blood vessel in the brain breaks and bleeds into the brain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these symptoms is not typically associated with a stroke?

<p>High fever (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stroke Overview

  • Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when brain cells die due to disrupted blood supply.
  • Brain cell function relies on constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream.

Types of Stroke

  • Ischemic Stroke: caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke: caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain.

Mini-Strokes (Transient Ischemic Attacks - TIAs)

  • Brief interruption of blood supply to the brain.

Stroke Symptoms

  • Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body).
  • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech.
  • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
  • Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
  • Severe headache with no known cause.

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Learn about the causes and types of stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and their effects on brain cells.

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