MSN 570 Terms definition and Q&A
Define stroke -: interruption of cerebral blood supply cause by hemorrhage or
occlusion
Types of stroke -: ischemic and hemorrhagic
ischemic stroke -: interruption of brain blood flow caused by thrombus, embolus or
plaque; most common type
hemorrhagic stroke -: occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures;
also known as a bleed; most deadly type
Lacunar stroke -: a stroke resulting from occlusion of small vessels.
intracerebral hemorrhage -: bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood
vessel within the brain
subarachnoid hematoma -: usually the result of a cerebral aneurysm; main
symptom severe headache.
Stroke symptoms -: Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg,
especially on one side of the body
•Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or trouble walking
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing •Sudden severe headache
early stroke warning signs -: disorientation and mild weakness
Define stroke -: interruption of cerebral blood supply cause by hemorrhage or
occlusion
Types of stroke -: ischemic and hemorrhagic
ischemic stroke -: interruption of brain blood flow caused by thrombus, embolus or
plaque; most common type
hemorrhagic stroke -: occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures;
also known as a bleed; most deadly type
Lacunar stroke -: a stroke resulting from occlusion of small vessels.
intracerebral hemorrhage -: bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood
vessel within the brain
subarachnoid hematoma -: usually the result of a cerebral aneurysm; main
symptom severe headache.
Stroke symptoms -: Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg,
especially on one side of the body
•Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or trouble walking
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing •Sudden severe headache
early stroke warning signs -: disorientation and mild weakness
