Pamela Lasley
SIM Lab CVA

1. TIA- Temporary reduction of or cessation of cerebral blood flow in a specific neurovascular distribution as a result or partial or total occlusion
Thrombotic- Develops when an obstruction forms in the blood vessels of the brain. The atherosclerotic process, which often affects the large cerebral arteries produces most of the thrombotic strokes.
Embolic- The clot or plaque fragment travels through an outside area outside the brain, until it lodges in the cerebral artery. Mitral valve stenosis, Afib, and myocardial infarction are cardiovascular conditions that may lead to the development of clots that become emboli.
Hemorrhagic- A blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeding the brain occurs. These type of CVA’s are further classified by their location.

2. Risk factors for TIA’s include the following; cardiovascular disease, carotid vascular disease, peripheral artery disease, high levels of homocysteine, and excessive weight. Lifestyle choices that are the risk for TIA’s are; physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and the use of birth control pills.
Risk factors included for Thrombotic stroke include; older age, and some autoimmune diseases.
Risk factors for Embolic and Hemorrhagic CVA include; Obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, being 55 or older, race (African Americans have a higher risk of stroke than people of other races do), and gender (men have a higher risk than women)
Risk factors for TIA’s, Thrombotic, Embolic, and Hemorrhagic CVA all include; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cigarette smoking, heavy drinking, and the use of illicit drugs

3. Signs and symptoms include trouble with speaking and understanding, paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, headache, and trouble walking.

4. The goal of therapy in a person