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What is a Stroke? Understanding the Medical Emergency

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What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?

Fatty deposits that build up in blood vessels (correct)

Blood clots that travel from the lungs

High blood pressure

Infections that spread to the brain

What is the term for a temporary period of stroke-like symptoms that do not cause permanent damage?

Ischemic stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke

Transient ischemic attack (correct)

Permanent ischemic attack

What is the primary purpose of a stroke team?

To provide immediate treatment to stroke patients (correct)

To research new stroke treatments

To educate patients about stroke prevention

To diagnose the type of stroke

What is the result of a hemorrhagic stroke?

Leaking or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of stroke?

Ischemic stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the interruption of blood supply to the brain?

Ischemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of fatty deposits in blood vessels in the brain?

Reduced blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?

Duration of symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Who can activate the stroke team?

Any staff member Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of ischemic stroke?

Permanent brain damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?

Fatty deposits and blood clots Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the NYU time goal?

To achieve prompt evaluation by an attending physician Signup and view all the answers