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Conditions-CH.9

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA); stroke/ brain attack   results from an interruption in the blood flow to the brain, either bc of a blocked blood vessel or ruptures; can occur in any part of the brain, cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, or brainstem; can lead to brain damage  
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Infarct   site & extent of the affected area of a CVA  
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What are the two main types of strokes?   ischemic & hemorrhagic  
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Ischemia   lack of blood supply; constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel, often leading to death (necrosis) of the surrounding tissue  
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Ischemic stroke   characterized by blockages & include atherothrombotic, lacunar, & embolic infarctions, in that order of frequency  
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Hemorrhagic Stroke   (includes intracerebral & subarachnoid hemorrhages) caused by a rupture in a blood vessel or an aneurysm, with resultant bleeding into or around cerebral tissue or the subarachnoid space  
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Atherosclerosis   deposits of fatty substances in arteries, veins, & the lymphatic system & is a gradual degenerative disease of the blood vessel walls; it’s a form of arteriorsclerosis in which deposits of plaques (atheromas) containing cholesterol & other lipid material  
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Atheromas   degenerated, thickened material (plaque); abnormal mass of fatty or lipid material w/a fibrous covering, which forms a discrete raised plaque w/in the inner layer (intima) of an artery  
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Cerebral thrombosis   occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the arteries supplying the brain, causing vascular obstruction at the point of its formation; occurs most frequently in blood vessels that have already been damaged by atherosclerosis  
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Thrombus   blood clot; comprised of such blood factors as platelets & fibrin; most common cause of stroke  
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Stenosis   narrowing of the blood vessel; results in fewer cases of strokes  
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Collateral circulation   secondary circulation that continues to an area of the brain following obstruction of a primary blood vessel & may prevent major ischemia  
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Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)   episode of temporary SX, due to diminished blood flow through the carotid arteries or sometimes related to impaired circulation through the vertebrobasilar vessels. TIA is a powerful warning sign of a stroke, & SX can range from obvious loss of sensati  
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Ataxia   inability to coordinated muscle activity during voluntary movement  
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Homonymous Hemianopsia   loss of one half of the visual field, on the same side, in both eyes; usually the result of a CVA  
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Embolism   occurs when a clot that has formed elsewhere (thrombus) breaks off (embolus), & travels up the blood stream until it reaches an artery too small to pass  
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Aneurysm   bulging or outpouching of a wall of an artery as a result of weakness in the vessel wall; prone to rupture at any time; one cause of hemorrhagic stroke (other cause is a ruptured blood vessel)  
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Arteriovenous   referring to both an artery & a vein  
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)   congenital malformation characterized by an abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the brain; AVM can lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage  
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Hematoma   localized collection of blood in an organ or w/in a tissue; common forms include contusions (bruises) & black eyes; most common types affecting the brain are epidural & subdural.  
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Hemiplegia   paralysis of one side of the body; paralysis occurs on the opposite side of the lesion or infarct  
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Associated reactions   involuntary movements or reflexive increases in tone on the affected side of individuals w/hemiplegia; ex. A resisted grasp by the noninvolved hand causes a grasp reaction in the involved hand  
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Spasticity (hypertonicity)   abnormally high tone  
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Decussation   an x-shaped crossing, especially of nerves or bands of nerve fibers, connecting parts on opposite sides of the brain or spinal cord  
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Dysarthria   imperfect articulation of speech caused by disturbances of muscular control (of the lips, mouth, tongue, & vocal cords) resulting from CNS or PNS damage  
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Unilateral neglect   inattention to the individual’s side of the body/environment that is contralateral to a cerebral lesion  
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Apraxia   inability to motor plan, execute purposeful movement, manipulate objects, or use objects appropriately; loss of skilled purposeful movements  
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Dysphagia   difficulty swallowing  
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)   thrombosis, commonly seen in the legs or pelvis, that results from phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), vein injury, or prolonged bed rest  
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Endarterectomy   during the procedure the diseased vessel is opened, the clot is removed, & an artificial graft is put in place; carotid endarterectomy is among the most commonly performed vascular surgeries in the US.  
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Agnosia   inability to comprehend sensory info (auditory, visual, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, etc.) due to CNS damage  
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Flaccidity (hypotonus)   abnormally low muscle tone  
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Constraint-induced therapy   Term used to denote a "family of treatment modalities" in which the common feature is discouraging the use of the unaffected or less affected arm, combined with intensive training of the paretic arm; see table 9.1, pg .142  
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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)   medications used for dissolution of an occluding thrombus  
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