Neuro

Question 1

What is a TIA?

Answer 1

Transient Ischemic Attack

Question 2

What is a transient ischemic attack?

Answer 2

An acute loss of cerebral or ocular function with symptoms lasting less than 24 hours.

Question 3

What is a TIA caused by?

Answer 3

Inadequate blood supply as a result of low blood flow, ischeamia, or embolism associated with the disease of blood vessels, the heart or blood. It is a temporary interruption in blood flow to an area of the brain that doesn’t last long enough to cause permanent damage to the brain.

Question 4

What is a CVA?

Answer 4

Cerebrovascular Accident

Question 5

What is a CVA caused by?

Answer 5

Loss of blood flow to the brain, which damages brain tissue. Also caused by blood clots and broken blood vessels.

Question 6

What is Parkinsons disease?

Answer 6

A disease caused by loss of nerve cells in the brain. A reduction of dopamine is responsible for many symptoms of Parkinsons disease.

Question 7

If you are conveying a patient to hospital with Parkinsons what should you remember?

Answer 7

To take their medication. It is important that this is taken at the same time every day.