THE RISK OF CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
Keywords:
Ischemia, cerebral perfusion, syndromes, prevention.Abstract
Сerebrovascular accident, is an emergency medical condition characterized by an acute compromise of the cerebral perfusion or vasculature. The leading cause of ischemic stroke is hypertension whereas clotting disorders, carotid dissection, and illicit drug abuse are common causes in the younger populations. A quick diagnosis followed by prompt management needs to be set in motion by the interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for those with stroke. As noted earlier, the risk of stroke increases with age and doubles over the age of 55 in both men and women. The risk is still increases more when a person already has diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease or hyperlipidemia. Almost 60% strokes occur in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) in the anamnesis.[2]
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