Thrombotic (clot) ischemic strokes associated with
atherosclerosis and coagulopathies
TERM
Fibrin Strands (step 5 coagulation): Formed and start to
trap anything that comes through there to form a clot by
building a solid web.
true
FULL DEFINITION
are formed and start to trap anything that come through there
(RBC, WBC) to form a clot by building a solid web
(coagulation).
TERM
Intrinsic
, Blood stream
testing aPTT (activated partial thrombinplastin)
TERM
heparin works by
enhancing antithrombin which is very important in
clearing clots
TERM
Motor and Sensory deficits patient is always at risk for?
Falling
TERM
Treatment for Ischemic stroke aimed at
, minimizing infarct size and preserving neurologic
function
TERM
Cognitive deficits: Brain area affected dictates the
presence and severity of cognitive impairments;
evidenced as language impairments, impaired spatial
relationship, short term memory, poor judgment; may
require rehab
true
FULL DEFINITION
-brain area affected dictates the presence and severity of
cognitive impairments
-Evidenced as language impairments, impaired spatial
relationship (cop who thought he was on the ceiling), short
term memory, poor judgment
-may require rehab
TERM