Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA/Stroke) questions with correct answers

Cerebrovascular Accident - What else is is called? (2) - Answer - CVA - Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident - Definition - Answer - Interruption of blood flow to the brain causing brain damage & loss of function - Brain injury but not traumatic Cerebrovascular Accident - 2 main types - Answer - Ischemic - Hemorrhagic Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (4) - Answer - Most common, 80% of strokes - Lack of blood supply, full blockage - Thrombosis (clot) stops blood supply to an area of the brain - Can be devastating depending on where the blockage is Causes of Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs) (3) - Answer - Thrombosis - Lacunar Stroke ("lacune" = cavity) - Embolism Thrombosis - Definition - Answer - Blood clot that causes obstruction Thrombosis - Where do they most commonly form? - Answer - Most commonly forms at junctions or turns in the artery where plaques get stuck