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Common Name A scientific/common name for stroke is “cerebrovascular accident”, also known as CVA. A scientific/common name for stroke is “cerebrovascular accident”, also known as CVA.

Causes of CVA There are two types of stroke: Ischemic and Hemorrhage. There are two types of stroke: Ischemic and Hemorrhage. Ischemic stroke is caused by a thrombus or embolus that blocks blood flow to the brain. Ischemic stroke is caused by a thrombus or embolus that blocks blood flow to the brain. Hemorrhage strokes can be caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure, a head injury or aneurysms. (An aneurysm is a weakened area of a wall of a blood vessel). Hemorrhage strokes can be caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure, a head injury or aneurysms. (An aneurysm is a weakened area of a wall of a blood vessel).

Can CVA be transmitted? Stroke cannot be transmitted, it is a a contagious disease. Stroke cannot be transmitted, it is a cerebrovascular accident, NOT a contagious disease.

Target Population/ Who gets stroke? Anyone CAN suffer from stroke, but some risk factors for stroke include; Anyone CAN suffer from stroke, but some risk factors for stroke include; People over the age of 55, People over the age of 55, Usually Male, Usually Male, Family history of stroke, Family history of stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes, Obesity & diabetes. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes, Obesity & diabetes.

Where/How the disease affects CNS/PNS? Stroke affects the central nervous system. Stroke affects the central nervous system. For example) if it is a stroke of a right hemisphere, the following may be affected: For example) if it is a stroke of a right hemisphere, the following may be affected: memory problems, left hemiparesis ( left-sided weakness ), inability to understand maps and find objects. memory problems, left hemiparesis ( left-sided weakness ), inability to understand maps and find objects.

CVA Symptoms Some stroke symptoms include the following: Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sometimes weakness in the muscles of the face can cause drooling. Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Severe headache with no known cause

CVA Prognosis How much damage depends on the type, location, duration, and severity of the stroke. A stroke always causes some brain damage.. When someone survives a stroke, the big question on everyone's mind is what the stroke survivor's life will be like. For ex) What types of physical problems will she/he have? How seriously disabled will she/he be? For ex) What types of physical problems will she/he have? How seriously disabled will she/he be? If its massive stem-stroke, it is always fatal. If it is frontal-cortex, you can expect loss of cognition and intellect. If its massive stem-stroke, it is always fatal. If it is frontal-cortex, you can expect loss of cognition and intellect.

Cure/Treatment? After experiencing a stroke, the only things to prevent another stroke from happening is: After experiencing a stroke, the only things to prevent another stroke from happening is: not smoking, or letting others smoke around you. not smoking, or letting others smoke around you. Stay at a healthy weight Stay at a healthy weight Do activities that raise your heart rate. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Walking is a good choice.

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Dick Clark April 2004, Clark revealed that he had type 2 diabetes. On December 8, 2004, he was hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering what was initially termed a minor stroke. Clark returned to the series the following year, but Clark returned to the series the following year, but dysarthria (Motor Speech Disorder ) that resulted from the stroke rendered him unable to speak clearly for the remainder of his life.

Organizations/Medical Facilities American Stroke Association American Stroke Association The University of Chicago Medicine stroke center. The University of Chicago Medicine stroke center. National Aphasia Association ( NY ) National Stroke Association

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