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Advanced Pathology

Stroke

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T or F CVD is the number one cause of mortality in Canada? F it is in USA
T or F women are at higher risk of stroke than men? T
What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorraghic stroke? Ischemic = partial or complete blockage of the artery Hemorrhagic = Artery bursts resulting in bleeding around brain and blood not getting to it
What is the differnece between thromblic and embolic strokes? Thrombolic = bloodcot from within the brain Embolic blood clot from somehwere else in the body
What is the most common type of stroke? Ischemic
What are the consistent stroke symptoms? Memory loss and paralysis
What does the acronym FAST stand for F = facial droop A = Arm weakness S = Slurred speech T = time
T or F Damage to the left side of the brain causes paralysis in the right side of the body T
ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics are all prescribed to stroke patients for what reason? They decrease BP
What is the function of Warafin Anticoagulant
Ticiopidine, clopidogrel, and asprin function to do what for stroke patients? Decrease platelets
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