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What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?
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?
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?
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?
What is the result of a hemorrhagic stroke?
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What is the most common type of stroke?
What is the most common type of stroke?
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What is the term for the interruption of blood supply to the brain?
What is the term for the interruption of blood supply to the brain?
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What is the main effect of fatty deposits in blood vessels in the brain?
What is the main effect of fatty deposits in blood vessels in the brain?
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What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?
What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?
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Who can activate the stroke team?
Who can activate the stroke team?
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What is the outcome of ischemic stroke?
What is the outcome of ischemic stroke?
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What is the common cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?
What is the common cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?
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What is the goal of the NYU time goal?
What is the goal of the NYU time goal?
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