Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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265

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1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes Risk Factors: HTN (Hypertension) ON (Obesity) Smoking Diabetes Atrial fibrillation Carotid artery stenosis Patent foramen ovale (PFO) Types of Strokes: Thrombotic: Plaque in vessels occludes blood flow Embolic: Clot travels from another part of the body and lodges in a brain artery Lacunar: Small infarcts in deep brain structures Hemorrhagic Stroke: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH): Bleeding in the space between the brain and skull Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH): Bleeding within the brain tissue Clinical Manifestations: Sudden onset of weakness or numbness, usually on one side of the body Sudden loss of vision, especially in one eye Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding Sudden severe headache Loss of balance or coordination Sudden dizziness Treatment: Thrombolytics for ischemic strokes Surgical intervention for hemorrhagic strokes Blood pressure management Antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy

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