https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg en-us 2018-02-20 14:51:16 UTC 2023-06-15 09:14:09 UTC hello@padlet.com 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233308220 A stroke defines to when damage to the brain is caused by interruption of its blood supply. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233308220 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233310047 Having certain blood lab tests done could be helpful to find the diagnosis. Getting a CT( computed topography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan are the most common ways for diagnosis. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233310047 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233312471 A Ischemic stroke  is caused by a blocked artery, causing restriction on blood supply to the brain. The treatment for this type of stroke includes giving the patient a tissue plasminogen activator through IV. This activator works by dissolving the blood clot and restoring blood flow to the brain. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233312471 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233314132 A Hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a ruptured artery, of course causing bleeding inside the brain. The treatment for this includes surgically placing a clip inside the brain to seal the bulge of the ruptured artery to stop the bleeding along with intensive supportive care in the intensive care unit (hospital). ]]> 2018-02-20 15:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233314132 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233319017 The primary two causes of a stroke is when either the blood flow of your brain is either interrupted or reduced. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233319017 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320078 2018-02-20 15:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320078 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320274 2018-02-20 15:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320274 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320333 Depending on which side of the brain is effected, the effects for strokes. If one side of the brain is effected, the opposite side could be paralyzed. There could also be vision problems, memory loss, speech problems, change in behavior, etc. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233320333 1648006 https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233324020 Blurred vision, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, paralysis on facial muscles, etc. ]]> 2018-02-20 15:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1648006/6fypq3ie96bg/wish/233324020