PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Signs and Symptoms TREATMENT
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What is a thrombotic stroke
A clot formed in an artery that is already very narrow
100
What is a headache
This symptom may start suddenly and may be severe and the person may lose consciousness
100
What is tPA
This medication should be given within the first 3 hours of symptoms
200
What is a cerebral embolism or an embolic stroke
A clot may break off from another place in the body and travel up to the brain
200
What is a change or alteration in mental status
This symptom may present as sudden confusion or loss of memory
200
What is an anticoagulamt
This classification of medication is used to prevent the clotting of blood
300
What is an ischemic stroke
Plaque will clog the arteries and cause what type of stroke
300
What is apraxia or dyspraxia
This symptom may present as slurred speech or a person has trouble saying what he or she wants to say correctly and consistently
300
What is lower the blood pressure
Calcium channel blockers are used for
400
What is an hemorrhagic stroke
Occurs when a blood vessel in part of the brain becomes weak & bursts
400
What is arm weakness
This symptom may present with one upper body extremity drifting downward
400
What is lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood
Statins are a class of drugs that does what in the body
500
What is an aneurysm
Results from arteriosclerosis,congenital abnormality or trauma
500
What is dysphagia
This symptom may present with difficulty swallowing
500
What is surgical management
What is the best type of treatment for an aneurysm






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