TIA
What is TIA referred to as
Mini stroke
When does an ischemic stroke happen
When there is a blood clot preventing blood flow to the brain
What is a hemorrhagic stroke
There is a rupture of blood in the brain compressing it
How do you diagnose stroke
CT scan
What can TIA imply will happen shortly after
An actual stroke
Most or least common type of stroke
Most common
Is high blood pressure a common cause of hemorrhagic stroke
Yes
How do you stage stroke
MRI
What does TIA STABD FOR
Transient ischemic attack
Does the blood clot happen in arteries or veins
Arteries
Most or least common type of stroke
Least
Hemiplegia
Paralysis on one side of body
How long does TIA stay in effect for
24 hours
How long can the brain be without blood supply until permanent damage (average)
8 minutes
Do hemorrhagic stroke create any long term affects
Yes
How do you treat the side effects of stroke
Physical therapy
What is the one lingering side effect of TIA
there isn’t any
What determines what long or short term affects will come from ischemic stroke
The area of the brain that loses blood supply
Most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke
Aneurysm
What does F.A.S.T stand for
Face, speech, arms, time