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An acute stroke refers to the sudden neurologic deficit of presumed vascular origin. The acute stroke is a clinical syndrome rather than a single disease.
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Can you die from a stroke?
yes you can die from having a stroke, it really depends on how bad it is yes you can die from a stroke Not directly from a stroke itself, but indirectly from a stroke (e.g. what the stroke casuses the body) etc
Is a stress fracture an acute or chronic injury?
Fracture acute
What is the anatomy and physiology of acute gastroenteritis?
How long does Gastroenteritis last for?
A stroke is a rupture of a blood vessel in the?
A stroke is a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
Is vaginitis a chronic or acute disease?
Vaginitis is usually an acute infection. Untreated or incomleately treated, it can become chronic.
What is acute cortical infarction?
stroke
When a person exercises on hot humid days there is a danger of developing what?
Heat stroke, which is acute hyperthermia.
What has the author Sal Kanji written?
Sal Kanji has written: 'Treatment of acute hypertension after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: a retrospective view'
Are Tias related to strokes?
TIAs are an ominous sign of increased risk for debilitating stroke. Although most strokes are not preceded by TIAs, approximately one-third of patients who have a TIA will have an acute, major stroke days, weeks, or even months.
What is the difference between acute cerebrovascular disease and cerebrovascular accident?
Acute cerebrovascular disease is the hardening of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. A cerebrovascular accident is when a stroke occurs due to a blood clot in the arteries leading to the brain.
What has the author Robert D MacLean written?
Robert D. MacLean has written: 'An institutional review of intravenous unfractionated heparin in acute stroke and transient ischemic attack'
Do you give oxygen to a acute stroke patient?
In a first aid context, yes you do. Stroke damage occurs when sufficient oxygen is not delivered to neurological tissue, result in damage. Anything you do that increases O2 transport is a good thing. I can't think of a reason not to give O2 for this.
What is acute condition caused by a high fever that is characterized by confusion disorientation disordered thinking agitation and hallucinations is known as?
This may be a sign of Heat Stroke, or Heat Exhaustion. Delirium
What is a synonym for sharpen?
Acuminate, dress, edge, file, grind, hone, make acute, make sharp, put a point on, put an edge on, sharp, stroke, strop, taper, whet.
Are the angles inside a regular octagon or acute or obtuse?
acute
What care should a patient receive after an abnormal neurologic exam?
Care is usually specific to the condition once the definitive diagnosis has been determined. In psychological cases the treatment may include therapy and/or medication. In cases of an acute insult such as stroke or trauma, the patient is usually admitted to the acute inpatient hospital for care.
A triangle that has three 3 acute angles is a what?
A triangle with 3 acute angles is an acute triangle. All the angles in an acute triangle are acute.
