Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) - Coggle Diagram
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Etiology
Non-modifiable:
Age
Family history
Blood clot (thrombus or embolism)
Ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhage)
Modifiable
High blood pressure
Smoking
Diet
Diagnosis
CT scan
MRI
Neurological examination
Signs
Facial drooping
Weakness on one side (hemiparesis)
Difficulty speaking
Symptoms
Confusion
Headache
Dizziness
Prognosis
Prognosis & Outcomes
Can cause permanent brain damage
Symptoms depend on area of brain affected
May lead to paralysis or speech problems
Early treatment improves outcomes
Classification
Acute condition
Can result in long-term or permanent effects
Treatment
Supportive care
Surgical intervention (if needed)
Rehabilitation (physical therapy, speech therapy)