Stroke:
Definition:
Stroke is an acute brain disorder of vascular origin accompanied by neurological dysfunction that persists for longer than 24 hours.
The neurological dysfunction can be Focal and Global.
Focal; which is typical of vascular occlusion.
Global; it can occur when vascular rupture leads to hemorrhage and mass effect.
Classification of Stroke:
It can classified according to the different causes;
Definition:
Stroke is an acute brain disorder of vascular origin accompanied by neurological dysfunction that persists for longer than 24 hours.
The neurological dysfunction can be Focal and Global.
Focal; which is typical of vascular occlusion.
Global; it can occur when vascular rupture leads to hemorrhage and mass effect.
Classification of Stroke:
It can classified according to the different causes;
- Ischemic.
- Hemorrhagic.
1. Ischemic Stroke:
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