12 Questions
What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?
Fatty deposits that build 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
What is the primary purpose of a stroke team?
To provide immediate treatment to stroke patients
What is the result of a hemorrhagic stroke?
Leaking or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
What is the most common type of stroke?
Ischemic stroke
What is the term for the interruption of blood supply to the brain?
Ischemia
What is the main effect of fatty deposits in blood vessels in the brain?
Reduced blood flow
What is the primary difference between a TIA and a stroke?
Duration of symptoms
Who can activate the stroke team?
Any staff member
What is the outcome of ischemic stroke?
Permanent brain damage
What is the common cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain?
Fatty deposits and blood clots
What is the goal of the NYU time goal?
To achieve prompt evaluation by an attending physician
Learn about the different types of stroke, including ischemic stroke, and how it occurs when there is damage to the brain due to interruption of its blood supply. This quiz covers the medical emergency of stroke and its causes.
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