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What is the minimum duration for focal neurologic dysfunction to be classified as a stroke?
What is the minimum duration for focal neurologic dysfunction to be classified as a stroke?
- At least 24 hours (correct)
- Less than 12 hours
- More than 48 hours
- Between 12 and 24 hours
What are the two main types of strokes identified?
What are the two main types of strokes identified?
- Chronic and acute
- Ischemic and hemorrhagic (correct)
- Minor and major
- Transient and permanent
Which statement about transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is accurate?
Which statement about transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is accurate?
- TIAs last more than 24 hours.
- TIAs are focal ischemic neurologic deficits lasting less than 24 hours. (correct)
- TIAs result in permanent neurological damage.
- TIAs are always accompanied by hemorrhagic strokes.
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates ischemic stroke from hemorrhagic stroke?
Which of the following statements correctly differentiates ischemic stroke from hemorrhagic stroke?
What characterizes the onset of symptoms in a stroke?
What characterizes the onset of symptoms in a stroke?
Flashcards
Stroke
Stroke
Sudden onset of focused neurological problems lasting at least 24 hours.
Ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke
Stroke caused by blood supply blockage to the brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke
Stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Focal neurological dysfunction
Focal neurological dysfunction
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Study Notes
Stroke Definition
- Stroke is a sudden onset of focal neurological problems.
- These problems last at least 24 hours.
Types of Stroke
- Stroke can be categorized as ischemic or hemorrhagic.
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
- TIAs are short-lived ischemic neurological problems.
- TIAs last less than 24 hours.
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