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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