What does CVA mean?
A stroke, also referred to as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack, is an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain.
What are the types of stroke?
They happen when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. These blood clots typically form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits (plaques). This process is known as atherosclerosis.
What are 4 symptoms of CVA?
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
How is CVA diagnosed?
The 2 main types of scans used to assess the brain in people who have had a suspected stroke are: a CT scan.
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Brain scans
A stroke, also referred to as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack, is an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain.
What are the types of stroke?
- Ischemic stroke.
- Hemorrhagic stroke.
They happen when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. These blood clots typically form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits (plaques). This process is known as atherosclerosis.
What are 4 symptoms of CVA?
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
How is CVA diagnosed?
The 2 main types of scans used to assess the brain in people who have had a suspected stroke are: a CT scan.
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Brain scans
- if the stroke has been caused by a blocked artery (ischaemic stroke) or burst blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke)
- which part of the brain has been affected.
- how severe the stroke is.
Can you recover from a CVA?
If you have had a stroke, you can make great progress in regaining your independence. However, some problems may continue: Paralysis (inability to move some parts of the body), weakness, or both on one side of the body. Trouble with thinking, awareness, attention, learning, judgment, and memory
What is the most common CVA?
Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This is the most common type; about 80% of strokes are ischemic.
How can CVA be prevented?
The best way to help prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol. These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of problems like: arteries becoming clogged with fatty substances (atherosclerosis)
What is treatment for stroke?
The main treatment for an ischemic stroke is a medicine called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). It breaks up the blood clots that block blood flow to your brain. A doctor will inject tPA into a vein in your arm. This type of medicine must be given within 3 hours after your symptoms start.
What is the best exercise for stroke patient?
Walking outside or on a treadmill, stationary cycling, recumbent cross training and many other forms of exercise that get your heart pumping are extremely beneficial for stroke recovery.
Dos and Don'ts When You Spot a Stroke- Do call doctor immediately. This is the most important thing to do during a stroke. ...
- Do note the time of the onset of symptoms. ...
- Do perform CPR, if needed. ...
- Don't go to sleep. ...
- Don't take or give medication, food, or drinks. ...
- Don't drive yourself or someone else to the emergency room
At what age should you worry about a stroke?
Risk factors for stroke in younger adults. After age 55, the risk for stroke doubles every decade. Most strokes happen in people who are over age 65.
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