Causes And Symptoms Of Cerebral Vascular Accidents

In professional experience working at a comprehensive stroke center, early intervention in crucial in decreasing the amount of deficits stroke victims acquire. As I further my education and professional status in the field of Nurse Practitioner, I will be able to participate in in-depth research related to cerebrovascular accidents and quality patient outcomes.

Treatment of stroke, in general and ischemic stroke specifically, in particular, is aone of the most pressing issues in both nursing and medical science today. This is due to the fact that there are very few available treatment options for the various kinds of stroke. Acute ischemic stroke carriesis a prominent medical issue with a high risk of death or morbidity (Kakma, Stofko, Binning, Liebman & Veznedaroglu, 2014). Stroke, including ischemic and other types, is recognized, further, as a one of the most prominent leading causes of disabilities (Saver et al., 2015). While cerebral infarction resulting from thrombotic occlusion of brain arteries is the most common stroke type, ischemic stroke is also quite common. Each year ischemic stroke affects over a half-million victims in the United States alone;. o Of this group, about 150,000 deaths occur, along with 300,000 victims suffering from any number of disabilities following a stroke (CITE)after the fact.

Cerebral vascular Accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke happens when blood supply to a part of your brain is suddenly cut off or extremely lowered. When this happens, the tissue of the brain gets deprived of food and air. The brain cells start to die within minutes. Having a stroke is an emergency and seeking treatment as soon as possible is crucial to surviving. The sooner you take action, the more you can minimize the amount of brain damage and potential complications that may arise. Strokes are treatable and preventable, and death from a stroke is much fewer now compared to 15 years ago. ((2014). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/basics/definition/con-20042884)

In this paper will we discuss and learn more about cerebral vascular accidents, or what is more commonly referred to as a stroke. We will focus on the diagnostic testing that is performed in order to formally diagnose a stroke, the typical prognosis for someone who has suffered from a stroke, along with treatments, including complementary and alternative medicine treatment that may also help benefit the patient. The patient in particular is a Jan, 72 year-old woman who recently suffered a stroke and as a result suffered damage to the right side of her body and is now having difficulty speaking. We will look into how she may be able to take care of herself and her three cats now that this has happened, as she is a widow and has no children.

Though, hemorrhagic strokes are different. Symptoms of a subarachnoid hemorrhage include severe headache that begins suddenly, vomiting, nausea, stiff neck, light intolerance and loss of consciousness. An intracranial hemorrhage may exhibit extreme hypertension, loss of consciousness, paralysis (especially on one side of the body), seizure, vomiting, severe nausea, altered mental state weakness, numbness, severe or sudden headache.

Each minute that passes is increased cell death in the brain. This means the effect of the stroke will be more severe and have more of an impact on the person. A stroke is a medical emergency and signs should be recognized and treated abruptly. Signs of a cerebral vascular accident include decreased sensation, weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, trouble seeing or blurred vision, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or headache with no known cause. The American Heart Association (2013), has put out a saying, “ Spot a stroke F.A.S.T. ‘F’ for face drooping, ‘A’ for arm weakness, ‘S’ for speech difficulty, ‘T’ for time to call 911.” Treatment is dependent upon the onset of the symptoms, so acting fast and seeking medical attention is critical. Women may report unique symptoms such as loss of consciousness or fainting, general weakness, difficult or shortness of breath, confusion, unresponsiveness, sudden behavioral change, agitation, hallucination, nausea or vomiting, pain, seizures, or hiccups.

A Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), commonly known as a Stroke, is a cerebrovascular disease that affects all the bodies systems, especially the nervous and cardiovascular systems. A CVA or stroke occurs when the blood flow through an artery or blood vessel is disrupted by either a blockage of built-up plaque and/or a blood clot, or a burst or rupture in the blood vessel, causing parts of the brain’s tissue to die off due to the deprivation of blood containing oxygen and glucose which nourishes and keeps the brain’s tissues functioning. There are two main types of a stroke, either an ischaemic stroke; which occurs when a build up of plaque or a blood clot blocks the normal blood flow to the brain tissue, or a haemorrhagic stroke; which occurs

These are atherosclerotic changes in cerebral blood vessels or the formation of an embolus elsewhere in the vasculature that then lodges in a cerebral blood vessel which can lead to transient ischemic attacks and strokes. Recovery from stroke may be impaired in diabetic patients whose blood glucose level is elevated at the time of diagnosis. The following are symptoms of cerebro-vascular disease: dizziness, decreased vision, slurred speech and weakness (Smeltzer & Bare 1996:1054).

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in the world and is increasingly causing more stress and burden on patients and families. After the acute stages of a cerebral vascular attack (CVA) or stroke, patients begin to realize their deficits which may sometimes leave them confused and afraid to go into the community. Rehabilitation is a key focus in recovery to help victims restore their physical function to their maximum potential, as well as develop their psychosocial confidence to be able to integrate into society with a disability. Patients can have an improved recovery from stroke by participating in rehabilitation services in the community and using their support system once discharged from the acute care setting. In this paper, it will be demonstrated that caregivers of stroke patients tend to influence recovery differently. Also, stroke survivors must integrate within their community to continue positive rehabilitation because stroke survivors need a stable environment to flourish in recovery.

Ischemic stroke is also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or “brain attack” is a sudden loss of function resulting from disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain. Ischemic stroke is caused by an emboluslodged in the small vessels of the brain, causing the oxygen and glucose deprivation to the brain. For Mrs. William case, she is diagnosed with ischemic stroke that is affecting her left side hemisphere of the brain, which is causing her to experience right side symptoms (right-side paralysis, right field homonymous hemianopisa, and global aphasia) (Hinkle & Cheever, 2014). The nursing interventions that the patient is exhibiting the clinical manifestations are:

A stroke (cerebrovascular accident) occurs if the supply of oxygenated blood to the brain is reduced or blocked. Brain cells require a constant flow of oxygen rich blood and if it is restrained, brain cells begin to die within a matter of minutes. If the stroke is severe, it will lead to long term damage in the brain and the muscles which are controlled by the portion of the brain affected (Teng,2013). The three main types of strokes are hemorrhagic, ischemic and transient ischemic attacks. Ischemic stroke is the most common and involves a blood clot formation in the cerebral arteries while hemorrhagic occurs do to a brain aneurysm or blood vessel leak. The blood spills into the brain and creates immense

Stroke, also called cerebrovascular accident (CVA), cerebrovascular insult (CVI) or brain attack, is the sudden loss of brain function. The most common stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot. When a blockage occurs, the brain supply of oxygen and nutrients is interrupted. If the blockage lasts more than a few minutes, permanent brain damage can occur. Another type of

trouble with speaking and understanding, confusion, slurred speech, paralysis or numbness of extremities or face (especially on one side), trouble with seeing in one or both eyes, blurred or blackened vision, double vision, sudden, severe headache, vomiting, altered consciousness, dizziness, trouble while walking, stumbling and uneven gait with sudden onset, loss of coordination and balance.

This case study includes different diagnosis/problems that originate from a Cerebrovascular accident commonly known as a CVA or stroke, these diagnoses includes; subdural hemorrhage, Hemiplegia, visual field cut, and side inattention. In order to begin, let’s familiarize with these particular conditions. A CVA is a sudden loss of blood supply to the brain that damages and kills brain cells. There are two different types of CVA one is an Ischemic strokes which is a blood clot that causes blockage and the other is a hemorrhagic stroke which is a ruptured blood vessel. Some of the signs of a stroke are sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding,

Cerebral Vascular Disease (CVA) also known as a Stroke, occurs when there is a poor or inadequate flow of blood to part or all of the brain (Ischemia). Or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage) that leads to brain cell damage or death. Resulting in loss or impairment of functions such as movement, emotions or sensations; depending on the affected area. The amount or severity of the loss depends on the area affected and the extent of the damage to the brain and its cells. According to Medical-Surgical Nursing ninth edition, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. The leading cause of long-term disability and twenty-six percent of the stroke victims require a minimum of three months of long-term care. Stroke is a devastating and preventable disease, with a huge emotional and financial impact on the victim and their families. One example is Roberto Severino Campos, who resides with his family in San Paulo, Brazil. According to Roberto 's story on the World Health Organization website, he refused to be concerned about the warning signs predisposing him to a stroke. Roberto was not concerned with his hypertension, smoking and drinking; which are all preventable factors. Now after three strokes, he can no longer speak and has left side with bilateral leg paralysis. Roberto can no longer work and is totally dependent on his family for survival. Stroke has been the foremost helth care concern and prevalent killer for the Brazilian population.( Bode, Chris de,