Cerebrovascular Accident

Cerebrovascular Accident

1. Ischemic Stroke

   • Blockage/clot of blood vessel in the brain
   • Types
     • Large Vessel (Thrombotic) Stroke
       • Small Vessel (Lacunar) Stroke
         • Transient Ischemic Attacks
           • Embolic Strokes

2. Hemmorhagic Stroke

   • Rupture of blood vessel in the brain (disruption of blood flow)
   • Risk Factors
     • Modifiable
       • Hypertension
       • Hyperlipidemia
       • Smoking
       • Diabetes
     • Non-modifiable
       • Age
       • Gender
       • Race
       • Family History

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