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A "stroke" is an illness of the brain, the equivalent of a heart attack. There are two general types of strokes.
An "ischemic" stroke or a "transient ischemic attack" is a blockage of the flow of blood within the brain. This is typically caused by a blood clot within the brain. If small enough, in a "TIA", the clot is washed away or dissolved, with little aftereffects. A larger or longer-lasting blockage can cause substantial death of brain tissue.
The other type is a "hemmorhagic" stroke, in which a blood vessel bursts and blood leaks into the brain.
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Which is the most common type of stroke in older people?
ischemic stroke
How much do Ischemic stroke treatments cost?
1.3million
What are two ways that a Cerebrovascular Accident can occur?
A stroke can occur in two ways. In an ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks or plugs a blood vessel or artery in the brain. About 80 percent of all strokes are ischemic. In an hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain breaks and bleeds into the brain. About 20 percent of strokes are hemorrhagic.
Which is the most common type of stroke in older people occurs when the flow of blood to the brain?
ischemic stroke
Cite another name for transient ischemic attack?
mini stroke
Can you die from a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA?
No, as given in the name, a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA is "transient". So you do not die from TIA. However, a TIA can progress or lead to a full Stroke. You can die from a Stroke.
What stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked?
Ischemic stroke, or often, an ischemic transient attack, or TIA.
Which is the most common type of stroke in older people occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked?
ischemic stroke
What is a mini stroke known as?
Ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack
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 benchmark time for ischemic stroke patients from ED arrival to rtPA therapy?
8hrs
What does Tia stand for also known as a mini stroke?
TIA-transicient ischemic attack
