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Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) - Coggle Diagram
Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
Definition
Sudden loss of brain function resulting from disruption of blood supply to a part of the brain
Pathophysiology
Disruption in blood flow
Ischemic cascade begin as cerebral
Blood flow decrease
Neurones fail to maintain aerobic respiration
Initiates series of cellular metabolic events
Cells stop to function
Diagnostic tests
MIR
CT scany
Lumbar puncture
Nursing diagnosis
Impaired mobility related to loss of balance and coordination
Disturbance thought process related to brain damage
Nursing care plan
Provide range of motion to maintain joint mobility
Change patient pasition two hourly
Elevate affected body part to prevent oedema and fibrosis
Do passive exercises to bed bound patients to prevent thrombosis
Consult speech therapist to assist in speaking and swallowing techniques
Sings and symptoms
Dizziness
Confusion
Numbness of the body
Severe headache
Visual disturbances
Loss of balance
Failure to speak
Difficulty in walking
Causes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Blocked artery (ischemic stroke)
Leaking or busting of blood vessel ( hemorrhagical