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NUR 180 Module 2 CVA Questions and Answers Rated A+
Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke or Brain Attack 
 
CVA is caused by... - Ischemia and cellular necrosis of the brain cells 
 
Types of CVA's - Ischemic (due to thromboembolism) or hemmorhagic 
 
Modifiable Risk Factors - Smoking, HTN, Heart Disease, ^Cholesterol, Excessive alcohol and drug use, obesity, lack of exercise, Sleep apnea, DM, Poor Diet 
 
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors - Age, Race, Gender, Family History, Hereditary 
 
Other risk factors - Previous TIA's, recent vial or ...