What is Stroke? - A Medical Emergency

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What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain leading to ischemic stroke?

Diabetes

High blood pressure

Fatty deposits that build up in blood vessels (correct)

Blood clots that travel from the lungs

What type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures?

Mini-stroke

Ischemic stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke (correct)

Transient ischemic attack

What is the term used to describe a temporary period of symptoms similar to those in a stroke?

Mini-stroke

Stroke

Transient ischemic attack (correct)

Brain attack

What is the significance of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

It doesn't cause permanent damage Signup and view all the answers

Who can activate the stroke team?

Any staff member Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a stroke team?

To identify the signs and symptoms of stroke immediately 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 primary cause of ischemic stroke?

Fatty deposits that build up in blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a blocked or narrowed blood vessel in the brain?

Severely reduced blood flow (ischemia) Signup and view all the answers

How long can a transient ischemic attack (TIA) last?

Up to 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a hemorrhagic stroke?

Permanent damage to the brain Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke immediately?

To ensure timely treatment and minimize damage Signup and view all the answers

What is Stroke? - A Medical Emergency

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the brain leading to ischemic stroke?

What type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures?

What is the term used to describe a temporary period of symptoms similar to those in a stroke?

What is the significance of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Who can activate the stroke team?

What is the purpose of a stroke team?

What is the most common type of stroke?

What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke?

What is the result of a blocked or narrowed blood vessel in the brain?

How long can a transient ischemic attack (TIA) last?

What is the consequence of a hemorrhagic stroke?

Why is it crucial to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke immediately?

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