Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What does CVA stand for?
A
Cerebrovascular accident
- Also known as “stroke”
2
Q
What is stroke?
A
Stroke is an event where blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted.
3
Q
What are the 2 types of stroke?
A
- Ischaemic stroke
- Haemorrhagic stroke
4
Q
Which kind of stroke is more common, Ischeamic or Haemorrahgic stroke?
A
Ischaemic stroke
Ischaemic stroke is 7-8 times more common than hemorrhagic stroke
5
Q
Stroke is not a preventable and treatable disease. True or false
A
False
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