NURS 6501
Week 8
Assignment:
Advanced
Pathophysiolog
y -Walden
University
Discuss cerebral vascular accident (CVA) in details explaining its symptoms, types of cerebral
vascular accidents, causes, management, co
...
NURS 6501
Week 8
Assignment:
Advanced
Pathophysiolog
y -Walden
University
Discuss cerebral vascular accident (CVA) in details explaining its symptoms, types of cerebral
vascular accidents, causes, management, complications and the health management team that are
deployed to a patient diagnosed with CVA.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing
brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes.
A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain
damage and other complications.
Symptoms
If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay particular attention to the time the
symptoms began. Some treatment options are most effective when given soon after a stroke
begins.
Signs and symptoms of stroke include:
Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying. You may experience
confusion, slur your words or have difficulty understanding speech.
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg. You may develop sudden numbness,
weakness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg. This often affects just one side of your
body. Try to raise both your arms over your head at the same time. If one arm begins to
fall, you may be having a stroke. Also, one side of your mouth may droop when you try
to smile.
Problems seeing in one or both eyes. You may suddenly have blurred or blackened
vision in one or both eyes, or you may see double.
Headache. A sudden, severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting,
dizziness or altered consciousness, may indicate that you're having a stroke.
Trouble walking. You may stumble or lose your balance. You may also have sudden
dizziness or a loss of coordination.
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they
seem to come and go or they disappear completely. Think "FAST" and do the following:
Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Or is one arm
unable to rise?
Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is his or her speech slurred or strange?
Time. If you observe any of these signs, call 911 or emergency medical help
immediately.
Call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Don't wait to see if symptoms stop. Every
minute counts. The longer a stroke goes untreated, the greater the potential for brain damage and
disability.
Causes
There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of
a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of
blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), that doesn't cause lasting
symptoms.
Ischemic stroke
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