6 Questions
What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain, leading to ischemic stroke?
Fatty deposits building up in blood vessels
What is the term for a temporary period of stroke-like symptoms that do not cause permanent damage?
Transient ischemic attack
Who can activate the stroke team in a medical emergency?
Any staff member
What is the term for a stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What is the primary goal of the NYU time goals in a stroke emergency?
To provide timely evaluation and treatment
What is the term for the reduction of blood flow to the brain, causing damage?
Ischemia
Learn about the medical emergency of stroke, its causes, and types, including ischemic stroke. Understand how blocked or narrowed blood vessels can lead to severely reduced blood flow and brain damage.
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