BPH cerebrovascular accidents

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Cerebral vascular accidents

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what is a cerebrovascular accident?

the causes and consequences of cerebrovascular accidents

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prevention and treatment

what is a cerebrovascular accident?

blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted

cerebrovascular accidents ischemic

85% of cases

a blood clot blocks an artery

damage to brain cells

cerebrovascular accidents haemorrhagic

less frequent but more serious

a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes a haemorrhage

additional damage

the causes and consequences of cerebrovascular accidents

cause

-Arterial hypertension -diabetes -high cholesterol -smoking -obesity -sedentary lifestyle -family history -advanced age

consequence

-Numbness -weakness of the face -usually on one side of the body. -Confusion -difficulty speaking or -understanding -Vision problems -loss of vision in one eye -Dizziness -loss of balance or co-ordination -headaches

prevention and treatment

prevention and treatment

-healthy lifestyle -a balanced diet -stopping smoking -help high blood pressure and diabetes. -taking medication to help people at high risk for ischaemic stroke: thrombolytic drugs for haemorrhagic strokes: surgery