Understanding Cerebrovascular Accidents: Types, Causes, and Effects, Diapositivas de Enfermería

¡Descarga Understanding Cerebrovascular Accidents: Types, Causes, and Effects y más Diapositivas en PDF de Enfermería solo en Docsity! Cerebrovascular accidents VALERIA MORENO 20/05/22 UVM It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly cut off or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. Brain cells die when they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood, or if there is sudden bleeding in or around the brain WHAT IS IT ? What are the symptoms of a stroke? Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause -What causes a stroke? A stroke is caused by an artery in the brain that ruptures or becomes clogged, depriving the brain of oxygen-rich blood. When an artery in the brain is blocked by a blood clot, it is called an ischemic stroke. A ruptured artery in the brain is known as a hemorrhagic stroke or cerebral aneurysm. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) sudden confusion Difficulty speaking or understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes. Sudden difficulty walking dizziness Loss of balance or coordination EFFECTS OF STROKE