1. Definition: “CVA or stroke or brain attack is sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain.” (O’Sullivan, S. B.,…
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1. STROKE BR.SARATH THOMAS CHAMAKALAYIL ,MARIAN COLLEGE KUTTIKANAM, [email protected] 2. INTRODUCTION In the 1970s the WHO defined stroke as a "neurological deficit…
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MANAGEMENT OF STROKE DR W.D.A.Patirana MBBS.MD WHO definition Clinical syndrome typified by rapidly deveoloping signs of local or global disturbance of cerebral functions,…
1. CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT By: Brigitte Tabaranza MD 2. CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT • Medical term for a stroke, also called “brain attack” • The sudden death of some…
Slide 1 STROKE DEFINITION A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow. Description A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted…
Explaining Stroke __________________ May is National Stroke Awareness Month National Stroke Association encourages everyone to spread awareness about stroke in May about…