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Impaired cerebral circulation - Coggle Diagram
Impaired cerebral circulation
Definition
This means that there's less oxygen and glucose that is reaching the brain which can cause brain damage and neurological problems
Risk factors
High cholesterol
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Cardiac disease
Alcohol and smoking
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. If the circulation is impaired, the brain becomes damaged
Clinical manifestation
Confusion
Vision loss
Disorientation
Trouble speaking
Causes
Drowning
Anemia
Chocking
Pulmonary diseases
Treatment
Lifestyle modifications, by following the right and healthy diet that doesn't include alcohol
Nursing management
Diagnostic tests
Vertebral angiogram
Carotid angiogram
Cerebral angiogram
Nursing intervention
Patients should place a rolled towel under palm to prevent contractions
Assess for any signs of oedema, hemorrhage or spasm
Assess the increase in the intercranial pressure manifestation
Evaluation
Assess if the circulation of blood has improved