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    This document discusses strokes, including the types (ischemic and hemorrhagic), symptoms, tests used for diagnosis, treatments, risks, prevention, and prognosis. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, cutting off oxygen and nutrients. The symptoms depend on the affected brain region and may include numbness, confusion, and vision changes. Tests like CT scans and MRI are used to determine the type and location of stroke. Treatment options aim to restore blood flow and prevent further strokes.

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    This document discusses strokes, including the types (ischemic and hemorrhagic), symptoms, tests used for diagnosis, treatments, risks, prevention, and prognosis. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, cutting off oxygen and nutrients. The symptoms depend on the affected brain region and may include numbness, confusion, and vision changes. Tests like CT scans and MRI are used to determine the type and location of stroke. Treatment options aim to restore blood flow and prevent further strokes.

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    This document discusses strokes, including the types (ischemic and hemorrhagic), symptoms, tests used for diagnosis, treatments, risks, prevention, and prognosis. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, cutting off oxygen and nutrients. The symptoms depend on the affected brain region and may include numbness, confusion, and vision changes. Tests like CT scans and MRI are used to determine the type and location of stroke. Treatment options aim to restore blood flow and prevent further strokes.

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    O
    K
    E 1
    Stroke
    • A stroke is a medical emergency in
    which the blood supply to any portion
    of the brain is interrupted or reduced.
    • Alternative names: Cerebrovascular
    accident/ disease (CVA), Cerebral
    infarction, Cerebral hemorrhage.

    2
    The symptoms of a stroke are dependant
    on what portion of the brain is damage.

    3
    S A sudden development of one or more of the
    following symptoms usually indicates a stroke.
    Y
    M • Sudden numbness or weakness in
    the face, arms and/or legs.
    P • Confusion.
    T • Personality changes.
    • Sudden change in eyesight.
    O • Decreased motor skills.
    M • Severe headaches
    S 4
    Types of stroke:

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    Tests
    • Computed Tomography (CT)
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    • Cerebral Angiography: identify responsible
    blood vessel
    • Electrocardiogram (ECG): underlying heart
    conditions
    • Echocardiogram: blood clot from heart
    • Carotid Duplex: carotid artery stenosis
    • Heart monitors, blood work and many more
    tests!!
    6
    Ischemic Stroke:
    • A blood vessel
    becomes blocked
    and the blood supply
    to that part of your
    brain is blocked.
    • Types of Ischemic
    strokes:
    Embolic Stroke: occurs
    – Thrombotic
    when a clot forms in a vessel
    Stroke:occurs when a
    away from the brain, but
    clot forms in an artery
    travels through the
    that supplies blood to
    bloodstream and becomes
    the brain (i.e. carotid
    lodged in narrower brain
    arteries). 7
    arteries.
    Treatments
    • Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can be
    given within three hours from the onset of
    symptoms.

    In addition to being used to treat strokes, the


    following can also be used as preventative
    measures.
    – Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets
    – Carotid Endarterectomy
    – Angioplasty/Stents

    8
    Ischemic Stroke

    9
    Hemorrhagic Stroke:
    • A small blood vessel
    in the brain becomes
    weak and ruptures.
    • Types of hemorrhagic
    stroke:
    – Intracerebral hemorrhage
    (ICH):bleeding directly into
    brain tissue forming a pool of
    blood.
    – Subarachnoid
    hemorrhage:bleeding into the
    cerebral spinal fluid of the
    subarachnoid space
    surrounding the brain.
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    Treatment
    • Surgery is often required to remove
    pooled blood from the brain and to
    repair damaged blood vessels.
    Prevention:
    • An obstruction is introduced to prevent
    rupture and bleeding of aneurysms and
    arteriovenous malformations (AVM).
    – Surgical Intervention
    – Endovascular Procedures
    11
    Hemorrhagic Stroke

    12
    Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
    • Blood supply to the brain is only briefly
    interrupted
    • Symptoms do not last long
    • Warning Stroke- steps should be taken
    to prevent future stroke.

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    RISKS
    • TIA • Excessive alcohol
    • High Blood consumption
    Pressure • Family History
    • High Cholesterol • Age
    • Smoking • Sex
    • Heart Disease • Race
    • Diabetes • Obesity

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    Prevention
    • Control high Blood Pressure
    • Lower cholesterol
    • Quit smoking
    • Control diabetes
    • Maintain healthy weight
    • Exercise
    • Manage stress
    • Eat a healthy diet
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    Prognosis
    • The results of a stroke vary depending
    on the size and location, the presence
    of any associated medical problems,
    and the likelihood of recurring strokes.
    • Dysfunctions correspond to the area in
    the brain that had been damaged.

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    References
    Acute and Preventative Treatments. (2007). American Stroke
    Association. Retrieved March 4,2007 from
    http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2532
    Diagnosis. (2007). American Stroke Association. Retrieved March
    4,2007 from
    http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2552
    Diagnosis (2007) Society Of Interventional Radiology. Retrieved March
    4, 2007 from http://www.sirweb.org/patpub/strokediagnosis.shtml
    Impact of Stroke. (2007). American Stroke Association. Retrieved
    March 4,2007 from
    http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1033
    Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. (2006) National
    Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved March
    4,2007 from
    http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/misc/diagnostic_tests.html

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