14 Questions
What is the cause of obstructive strokes?
High blood pressure and smoking
What is the effect of high blood sugar levels in diabetes?
Destroying smaller blood vessels in the peripheries
What is the condition where any tissue is deprived of blood and begins to die?
Ischemia
What is a piece of matter that can cause a blockage in the brain's vasculature?
Embolus
What are the risk factors for hemorrhagic strokes?
High blood pressure and diabetes
What can increase the risk of blood clots in individuals?
Obesity and diabetes
What is the primary effect of high blood pressure on blood vessels?
Causing tear and rupture in blood vessels
What is the impact of diabetes on the blood vessels in the brain?
Increasing injury to the blood vessels
What type of stroke requires clotting drugs for treatment?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is the effect of sitting for long periods on blood flow?
Creates angles in blood vessels, slowing down blood flow
What happens when a tissue is deprived of blood and begins to die?
Ischemia occurs
What is a thrombus?
A type of blood clot
What does recognizing a stroke involve?
Observing one-sided face droop and arm weakness
What treatment method is required for obstructive strokes?
Clotting drugs
Learn about strokes, including the two types - hemorrhagic and obstructive, and their causes. Gain insight into diabetes, a blood sugar disorder characterized by insulin insensitivity.
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