Cerebrovascular Attack Case Study
Case Study: CVA
Angel Hernandez
Keiser University
Ms. Gutierrez
CVA Cerebrovascular accident is well known as a stroke and affects around 800,000 people every year (Mclntosh, 2016). There are three types of strokes: ischemic, hemorrhagic and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) (Mclntosh, 2016). Ischemic stroke is the most prevailing type of strokes with an 85 percent average rate (Mclntosh, 2016). It is cause by the reduction of blood flow, because of a narrowed or blocked artery in the brain (Mclntosh, 2016). Also, it is a rapid loss of blood supply which kill the cells of the brain and limits oxygen to go to that side of the brain (Mclntosh, 2016). For example, in the arteries that travels gets blocked because of a blood clots called thrombus (Mclntosh, 2016). Hemorrhagic stroke is the …show more content…
It is important to avoid falls to prevent further injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), hip fractures or shoulder dislocations (Miller, 2000). Moreover, home modifications can be made to avoid falls: remove carpets from the floor, clear path to the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, and add rails to the shower tub (Miller, 2000). These people with strokes must follow the therapist recommendations at all time to ensure safety (Miller, 2000). The patient prognosis it is more positive in an ischemic stroke than in the hemorrhage stroke since ischemic stroke kills the cells of the brain, the hemorrhage strokes has more risk and complications by increasing intracranial pressure and spams in the brain (Purushothaman, Salmani, Prarthana, Bandelkar, & Varghese, 2014). Many people who suffer from CVAs recover their level of independence. Many other stay with minor disabilities and unfortunately about a 40 percent end up with severe disabilities (Purushothaman, Salmani, Prarthana, Bandelkar, & Varghese,
Angel Hernandez
Keiser University
Ms. Gutierrez
CVA Cerebrovascular accident is well known as a stroke and affects around 800,000 people every year (Mclntosh, 2016). There are three types of strokes: ischemic, hemorrhagic and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) (Mclntosh, 2016). Ischemic stroke is the most prevailing type of strokes with an 85 percent average rate (Mclntosh, 2016). It is cause by the reduction of blood flow, because of a narrowed or blocked artery in the brain (Mclntosh, 2016). Also, it is a rapid loss of blood supply which kill the cells of the brain and limits oxygen to go to that side of the brain (Mclntosh, 2016). For example, in the arteries that travels gets blocked because of a blood clots called thrombus (Mclntosh, 2016). Hemorrhagic stroke is the …show more content…
It is important to avoid falls to prevent further injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), hip fractures or shoulder dislocations (Miller, 2000). Moreover, home modifications can be made to avoid falls: remove carpets from the floor, clear path to the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, and add rails to the shower tub (Miller, 2000). These people with strokes must follow the therapist recommendations at all time to ensure safety (Miller, 2000). The patient prognosis it is more positive in an ischemic stroke than in the hemorrhage stroke since ischemic stroke kills the cells of the brain, the hemorrhage strokes has more risk and complications by increasing intracranial pressure and spams in the brain (Purushothaman, Salmani, Prarthana, Bandelkar, & Varghese, 2014). Many people who suffer from CVAs recover their level of independence. Many other stay with minor disabilities and unfortunately about a 40 percent end up with severe disabilities (Purushothaman, Salmani, Prarthana, Bandelkar, & Varghese,