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Overview of Stroke

Stroke occurs due to brain ischemia or hemorrhage, leading to impaired function. Risk factors include age, HTN, DM, heart disease, and smoking. Types: ischemic (thrombotic/embolic) & hemorrhagic. Prevention: BP control, lifestyle changes, aspirin.

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    Stroke - Occurs when there is ischemia or hemorrhage into the brain - Functions are lost or impaired - Severity of function loss varies according to location and extent of brain involved. Risk Factors - Nonmodifiable o Age 65 years o Sex o Ethnicity o Personal circumstances o Arteriovenous malformation - Modifiable risks o HTN o DM o Heart disease o High cholesterol o Smoking o Obesity o Substance use Types of strokes - Ischemic o Result from inadequate blood flow to the brain from partial or complete occlusion o Thrombotic ■ Occurs when a blood clot forms in a diseased or narrowed blood vessel ■ Most common ■ Associated with DM or HTN ■ Preceded byTIAs o Embolic ■ Occurs when an embolus lodges and occludes a cerebral artery ■ Results in infarction and edema of the area ■ Second most common cause of stroke ■ Majority of emboli originate in heart ■ Rapid occurance

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