Stroke

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  • Created on: 06-12-16 15:12
The most common type of stroke
Ischaemic
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Type of stroke where the clot forms distally and travels to the brain
Embolism
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The A in F.A.S.T stands for...
Arms
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The type of stroke which resolves within 24 hours
TIA
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A risk factor which increases over time
Age
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Type of brain imaging commonly used in stroke diagnosis
MRI scan
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Recovery process after a stroke is known as..
Rehabilitation
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The less frequent type of stroke...
haemorrhagic
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What is blocked or cut off during an infarct?
Circulation
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Specific area of brain damage
Focal lesion
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Type of stroke where the clot forms distally and travels to the brain

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Embolism

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The A in F.A.S.T stands for...

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The type of stroke which resolves within 24 hours

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A risk factor which increases over time

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