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Stroke
Alternate Names : Cerebral Infarction, Cerebrovascular Disease, CVA
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Stroke
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A stroke involves loss of brain functions caused by a loss of blood circulation to areas of the brain. The blockage usually occurs when a clot or piece of atherosclerotic plaque breaks away from another area of the body and lodges within the vasculature of the brain.
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- Brain
- Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Left Artery
- Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Right Artery
- Stroke
- Brainstem Function
- Cerebellum - Function
- Circle of Willis
- Left Cerebral Hemisphere - Function
- Right Cerebral Hemisphere - Function
- Endarterectomy
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• Central Nervous System
• Thrombus
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• Definition
• Stroke Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Stroke Symptoms & Signs
• Stroke Prevention
• Stroke Diagnosis & Tests
• Stroke Treatment
• Stroke Prognosis
• Stroke Complications
• Stroke Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Blood Clots
• Concussion
• Diabetes
• Endocarditis
• Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Hypertension
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Stroke Secondary to Atherosclerosis
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Dissection
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Stenosis
• Stroke Secondary to Cocaine
• Stroke Secondary to FMD
• Stroke Secondary to Syphilis
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tests & Exams
• Carotid Duplex
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• MRI of the Head
• Visual Field
Surgery & Procedures
• Carotid Artery Surgery
• Feeding Tube Insertion - Gastrostomy
Other Topics
• Advanced Care Directives
• Aspiration
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Contracture Deformity
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Eye Movements - Uncontrollable
• Eyelid Drooping
• Fatigue
• Intravenous
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Urinary Incontinence
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
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