9/13/26, 5:21 AM Stroke and TBI Flashcards | Quizlet
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) warning sign "mini stroke"
cerebral artery is TEMPORARILY blocked, decreasing blood flow to the brain
s/s:
- blurred vision
- diplopia (double vision)
- weakness
- ataxia (lack of muscle control)
- numbness
- vertigo
- aphasia
- dysarthria
common cause:
- carotid stenosis
usually last 30-60 mins, can last longer
Risk for stroke - HTN
- high cholesterol
- smoking
- obesity
- diabetes
1/3 adults have at least once of these risks
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, 9/13/26, 5:21 AM Stroke and TBI Flashcards | Quizlet
Health maintenance to prevent stroke Aspirin use
BP control
Cholesterol mgmt
Smoking cessation
A stroke is a _______ issue perfusion
there is a change is normal blood supply to the brain
Ischemic stroke blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain
give TPA to break up clot
thrombotic-stepwise (atherosclerosis)
embolic-abrupt (clot broke off)
Hemorrhagic stroke blood vessel breaks and bleeds into brain
ex: cocaine can cause this due to dramatic BP elevation
CANNOT GIVE TPA or any thromolytics
super high blood pressure (antiHTN may be administered)
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) warning sign "mini stroke"
cerebral artery is TEMPORARILY blocked, decreasing blood flow to the brain
s/s:
- blurred vision
- diplopia (double vision)
- weakness
- ataxia (lack of muscle control)
- numbness
- vertigo
- aphasia
- dysarthria
common cause:
- carotid stenosis
usually last 30-60 mins, can last longer
Risk for stroke - HTN
- high cholesterol
- smoking
- obesity
- diabetes
1/3 adults have at least once of these risks
https://quizlet.com/852753979/stroke-and-tbi-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=b642c297-fa08-4d0d-aa73-0562ef98a892 3/17
, 9/13/26, 5:21 AM Stroke and TBI Flashcards | Quizlet
Health maintenance to prevent stroke Aspirin use
BP control
Cholesterol mgmt
Smoking cessation
A stroke is a _______ issue perfusion
there is a change is normal blood supply to the brain
Ischemic stroke blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain
give TPA to break up clot
thrombotic-stepwise (atherosclerosis)
embolic-abrupt (clot broke off)
Hemorrhagic stroke blood vessel breaks and bleeds into brain
ex: cocaine can cause this due to dramatic BP elevation
CANNOT GIVE TPA or any thromolytics
super high blood pressure (antiHTN may be administered)
https://quizlet.com/852753979/stroke-and-tbi-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=b642c297-fa08-4d0d-aa73-0562ef98a892 4/17
