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occlusive strokes

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occurs when a cerebral artery is blocked by a clot or other foreign matter / classified as either embolic or thrombotic, depending on the cause

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ischemia

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inadequate blood supply to the brain tissue and progresses to infarction

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infarction

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death of tissues as a result of cessation of blood supply

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herniation

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protrusion of brain tissue from the skull through the foramen magnum, the narrow opening at the base of the skull

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embolic strokes

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solid, liquid, or gaseous mass carried to a blood vessel from a remote site / most common emboli are clots (thromboemboli) / A-fib other results in atrial dilation, precursor to the formation of clots / occur suddenly and may be characterized by severe headaches

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thrombotic strokes

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blood clot that gradually develops in and obstructs a cerebral artery / atherosclerosis / signs and symptoms develop gradually, often occurs at night / characterized by patient awakening with alerted mental status, loss of speech, sensory, or motor function

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hemorrhagic strokes

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within the brain (intracerebral) or in the space around the outer surface of the brain (subarachnoid) / onset marked by severe headache / mostly occur in the hypertensive patient / subarachnoid hemorrhages often result from congenital blood vessel abnormalities (aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations) or head trauma / aneurysms tend to be on the surface and may hemorrhage into the brain tissue or subarachnoid space / arteriovenous malformations may be within the brain, in the subarachnoid space, or both

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dysphasia

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difficulty in speaking

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aphasia

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inability to speak

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dysarthria

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impairment of the tongue and muscles essential to speech

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hemiparesis

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weakness on one side

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hemiplegia

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paralysis on one side

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paresthesia

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numbness or tingling

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predisposing stroke factors

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hypertension, diabetes, abnormal blood lipid levels, oral contraceptives, sickle cell disease, cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation)

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Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen (LAPSS)

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assesses blood glucose levels, facial droop, grip strength, and arm drift

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Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)

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evaluates facial droop, arm drift, and speech / abnormal finding on any of these 3 parameters is associated with a 72% probability the patient has suffered a stroke

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transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)

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temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain, producing symptoms of neurologic deficit / symptoms last for a few minutes or several hours and usually resolve within 24 hours

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TIA common cause

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carotid artery disease