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What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke?
Blockage of blood vessels supplying the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow and oxygen supply
What are the three main causes of ischemic stroke?
Thrombosis, embolism, and atherosclerosis
What is the main difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
Ischemic stroke is caused by blockage of blood vessels, while hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain
What are the common symptoms of hemorrhagic stroke?
Severe headache, nausea and vomiting, confusion or loss of consciousness, weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, and seizures
What lifestyle modifications can help prevent stroke?
Maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, eating a balanced diet, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption
What is the role of imaging tests in stroke diagnosis?
Imaging tests such as CT, MRI, CTA, and MRA are used to visualize the brain and diagnose stroke
What is the purpose of physical examination in stroke diagnosis?
To assess neurological function and check for signs of stroke
What medications can help prevent stroke?
Antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and blood pressure medications
Study Notes
Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
- Accounts for approximately 87% of all strokes
- Caused by blockage of blood vessels supplying the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow and oxygen supply
- Can be caused by:
- Thrombosis (blood clot forms in the brain)
- Embolism (blood clot forms elsewhere in the body and travels to the brain)
- Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in blood vessels)
- Symptoms:
- Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
- Confusion or trouble speaking
- Difficulty seeing or understanding
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Severe headache
Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Accounts for approximately 13% of all strokes
- Caused by bleeding in the brain, resulting in damage to surrounding brain tissue
- Can be caused by:
- High blood pressure
- Aneurysms (weakened blood vessels)
- Arteriovenous malformations (abnormal connections between blood vessels)
- Blood vessel ruptures
- Symptoms:
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion or loss of consciousness
- Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
- Seizures
Stroke Prevention
- Lifestyle modifications:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Engaging in regular physical activity
- Eating a balanced diet
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Managing underlying health conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Atrial fibrillation
- Medications:
- Antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin)
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- Blood pressure medications
Stroke Diagnosis
- Physical examination:
- Assessing neurological function
- Checking for signs of stroke (e.g., facial droop, arm weakness)
- Imaging tests:
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
- Other diagnostic tests:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to rule out cardiac conditions
- Blood tests to rule out underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes, infections)
Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
- Accounts for 87% of all strokes
- Caused by blockage of blood vessels supplying the brain, reducing blood flow and oxygen supply
- Can be caused by thrombosis, embolism, or atherosclerosis
- Symptoms include:
- Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
- Confusion or trouble speaking
- Difficulty seeing or understanding
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Severe headache
Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Accounts for 13% of all strokes
- Caused by bleeding in the brain, damaging surrounding brain tissue
- Can be caused by high blood pressure, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, or blood vessel ruptures
- Symptoms include:
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion or loss of consciousness
- Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
- Seizures
Stroke Prevention
- Lifestyle modifications:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Engaging in regular physical activity
- Eating a balanced diet
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Managing underlying health conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Atrial fibrillation
- Medications:
- Antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin)
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- Blood pressure medications
Stroke Diagnosis
- Physical examination:
- Assessing neurological function
- Checking for signs of stroke
- Imaging tests:
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
- Other diagnostic tests:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to rule out cardiac conditions
- Blood tests to rule out underlying conditions
Learn about the causes and symptoms of ischemic stroke, which accounts for approximately 87% of all strokes. Understand the blockage of blood vessels and its effects on the brain.
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