Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease in Neurology

1. Blockage (ischaemia) 2) Leakage (haemorrhage)

85% ischemic, 15% hemorrhagic

Cardiac sources, aortic arch sources, and extracranial vessel sources

<p>Small vessel stenosis strokes caused by lipohyalinosis/arteriosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A focal stroke causes localized neurological deficits, while a global stroke causes encephalopathy (diffuse brain dysfunction).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stroke diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and signs, and delaying treatment to get imaging could worsen outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers