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Q: Why is CVA called a stroke?
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What is the cerebrovascular accident?

A CVA is also called a stroke.


Can a stroke also be called a CBA?

cerebrovascular accident (CVA),


What is cva in biology?

CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident, a.k.a Stroke.


Can mini stroke lead to major stroke?

A mini stroke is called a TIA or trans ischemic attack and yes one can occur after a CVA (cerebrovascular attack) or severe stroke


What is the medicalterm for a stroke?

A CVA or a cerebrovascular accident.


What is another term for stroke or stroke syndrome?

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for stroke.


What does the abbreviation CVA mean?

A CVA is a common acronym standing for cerebro-vascular accident another term for a stroke.A stroke is defined as a loss of brain function usually caused by an affect on the flow of blood to the brain. The type main types of CVA/stroke are haemorrhagic stroke and occlusive (blockage) stroke.


What is the scientific name for the stroke?

The scientific name for a stroke is "cerebrovascular accident" (CVA). It refers to the sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain, leading to brain cell damage or death.


What is a stroke properly known as?

CVA (Cerebro-Vascular Accident)


What brain dysfunction is also known as a stroke?

CVA (cerebrovascular accident)


Is cva a traumatic brain injury?

CVA stands for Cerebral Vascular Accident and is the medical term for a stroke. it is not the same as a TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury


What causes cva?

Is a stroke that occurs due to the disruption of blood supply into the brain.