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Impaired Cerebral Circulation: Ischemic Stroke - Coggle Diagram
Impaired Cerebral Circulation: Ischemic Stroke
Pathophysiology
Cerebral circulation is the blood flow in the brain that delivers oxygenated blood and glucose to the brain so that the brain can stay healthy, so when the circulation is impaired, the brain becomes damaged
Signs and symptoms
Confusion
Difficulty in speaking
Vision loss
Disorientation
Risk Factors
High blood pressure
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiac Disease
High cholesterol level
Alcohol and smoking
Definition
Less oxygen and glucose reach the brain which can cause brain damage and neurological problems
Nursing Care Plan
Nursing Diagnosis
Cerebral angiography
Vertebral angiogram
Carotid angiogram
Evaluation
Circulation of blood to improve
Nursing intervention
Assess increase into intercoranial pressure manifestation
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Assess any oedema, haemorrhage or spasm