Stroke Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a stroke?
A
Sudden interruption in blood supply to the brain
2
Q
What are the 2 types of stroke?
A
Hemorrhagic
Ischemic
3
Q
When does a hemorrhagic stroke occur?
A
When a blood vessel bursts within the brain
4
Q
When does an ischemic stroke occur?
A
Occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow in an artery within the brain
