CC CJM | Stroke [CVA]

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Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

80/20 Clinical Stroke Summary Core Concepts & Emergency Recognition A stroke is an emergency where cell death occurs due to ischemia (inadequate blood flow, 87% of cases) or hemorrhage (bleeding, 13%)[1][2]. Interruption of blood flow alters brain metabolism in 30 seconds, stops it in 2 minutes, and causes cell death in 5 minutes[3]. The FAST protocol is critical for rapid recognition: Face drooping, Arm weakness/drift, Speech difficulties, and Time of symptom onset (critical for determining treatment eligibility)[1]. Pathophysiology & Classification Ischemic Stroke: Divided into Thrombotic (60% of cases; associated with hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis; symptoms develop slowly/stepwise)[2][6] and Embolic (clot from...