Thrombotic Stroke Research Paper
Thrombotic Stroke
Michael Cross
Institute of Technology
April, 4 2017
Thrombotic Stroke
According to the mayo clinic, thrombotic stroke is defined as “A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to your brain. A clot may be caused by fatty deposits (plaque) that build up in arteries and cause reduced blood flow (atherosclerosis) or other artery conditions” (mayoclinic.org) in a more simple way to explain what a thrombotic stroke is, its broken down by this: blood, plaque, oxygen and arteries. Blood travels through the body and supplies oxygen to all the organs that require oxygen. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the …show more content…
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg. The persons muscles would experience weakness, stiff joints, the persons coordination would be “off” tingling of extremities and paralysis in one side of the persons body. The cognitive signs and symptoms would be certain levels of confusion, wouldn’t be able to see on one side of the body, inability to speak, or talk and will have mental confusion. The person will also experience loss of vision, blurred vision, vision loss in one eye or temporary blindness. The whole body will feel tingly and loss of touch sensation. Also, some other common signs and symptoms would be dizziness, nausea, difficulty sleeping, difficulty swallowing and unsteadiness and possible loss of …show more content…
If a person has had a stroke, the person is at high risk for another stroke. Treating high blood pressure with any blood pressure medication will lower the chances of another stroke. Thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors will treat most high blood pressure problems. Medicines like Lipitor and pravachol will lower cholesterol. Being diabetic will increase the chances of another stroke as well if the diabetes go undertreated. It’s important for a stroke survivor to be educated about a healthy lifestyle and what to avoid in everyday life. Eating healthy, exercising, avoiding fatty foods and smoking. With education, medications and a little self discipline will help improve the care of the patient and give confidence to the patient to strive to becoming more aware of his or her condition and, in turn, will live a better
Michael Cross
Institute of Technology
April, 4 2017
Thrombotic Stroke
According to the mayo clinic, thrombotic stroke is defined as “A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to your brain. A clot may be caused by fatty deposits (plaque) that build up in arteries and cause reduced blood flow (atherosclerosis) or other artery conditions” (mayoclinic.org) in a more simple way to explain what a thrombotic stroke is, its broken down by this: blood, plaque, oxygen and arteries. Blood travels through the body and supplies oxygen to all the organs that require oxygen. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the …show more content…
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg. The persons muscles would experience weakness, stiff joints, the persons coordination would be “off” tingling of extremities and paralysis in one side of the persons body. The cognitive signs and symptoms would be certain levels of confusion, wouldn’t be able to see on one side of the body, inability to speak, or talk and will have mental confusion. The person will also experience loss of vision, blurred vision, vision loss in one eye or temporary blindness. The whole body will feel tingly and loss of touch sensation. Also, some other common signs and symptoms would be dizziness, nausea, difficulty sleeping, difficulty swallowing and unsteadiness and possible loss of …show more content…
If a person has had a stroke, the person is at high risk for another stroke. Treating high blood pressure with any blood pressure medication will lower the chances of another stroke. Thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors will treat most high blood pressure problems. Medicines like Lipitor and pravachol will lower cholesterol. Being diabetic will increase the chances of another stroke as well if the diabetes go undertreated. It’s important for a stroke survivor to be educated about a healthy lifestyle and what to avoid in everyday life. Eating healthy, exercising, avoiding fatty foods and smoking. With education, medications and a little self discipline will help improve the care of the patient and give confidence to the patient to strive to becoming more aware of his or her condition and, in turn, will live a better