PAT 20A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Antiplatelet Drug, Thrombin

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Pathotherapeutics
• Course: PAT 20A/B
• Professor: Beth Swart

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Stroke occurs when there is ischemia (inadequate blood flow) to a part of the brain or hemorrhage into the brain that results in death of brain cells. Functions such as movement, sensation, or emotions that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired. The severity of the loss of function varies according to the location and extent of the (cid:271)rain involved. (lewis 1673) Lewis, sharon l. medical-surgical nursing in canada, 3rd edition. Review circulation system of the head and neck prior to class. Risk factors increase the likelihood that you"ll develop heart disease, and the more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing it. Fortunately, most of these risk factors are within your control, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure levels, being overweight, smoking, lack of exercise, overconsumption of alcohol, unmanaged diabetes, and stress. Factors you can"t control include genetics and aging.