CVA(Cerebral Vascular Accident)

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Definition

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Stroke occurring when there is disruption in the blood supply of the brain

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Types of stroke/CVA

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IS( Ischematic stroke )
HS( hemorrhagic stroke )

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IS

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Blockage by blood clot

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HS

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Blockage by weak blood vessels & bleeding surrounding

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Types of IS

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1. Thrombotic: Clotting in brain artery
   2Emolic: Clotting elsewhere that reaches the brain via bloodstream

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Types of HS

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1. Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Bleeding occurs in brain tissues
2. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Bleeding in the subarachnoid space

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5 Symptoms

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Numbness on one side of body
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Loss vision Headache
Loss of balance or coordination

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8 Risk factors

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1.Smoking 2.High BP 3.Diabetes 4.High Cholesterol 5.Artrial fibrillation 6.Transient Ischemic Attack TIA 7.Family History 8. Age

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Diagnosis

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CT scan, MRI & blood tests to determine cause and extent of stroke

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Treament

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Medications: Clot busting drugs, blood thinners and reducing cholesterol
Procedures: Thrombectomy & Blood vessel repair via surgery
Therapy as a whole

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Prevention

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Modify lifestyle via: Exercise, balanced diet, Avoiding tobacco & alcohol, taking prescribed medications