CVA
cerebrovascular accident is medical term for a stroke. It will block or rupture the arteries of blood flow to brain.
Types
Ischemic stroke due to clots
Hemorragic stroke due to bleeding.
Cause;
High blood pressure
Smoking
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Cholesterol imbalance and heart diseases.
Signs and symptoms;
Numbness or paralysis of face
Difficult in walking and speaking
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Sudden headache.
ASTHMA
In this condition airway becomes inflammed, narrow and swelledand produce extra mucus which makes it breathing difficulty.
Causes
Air pollutants
Respiratory infections
Expose to cold air
Certain medications
Smoking
Second hand smoking etc
Signs and symptoms
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness or pain
Trouble in sleeping
Wheezing sound.
cva case study
What are the risk factors for cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
7. What are risk factors for cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? (stroke) 8. What are the signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
9. What is enoxaparin? Why would a patient with CVA need it?
What is the goal of therapy in the treatment of patients experiencing an acute CVA?
10. Why would a patient with a CVA be at risk for aspiration? What are the interventions for aspiration precaution?
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What factors impact the pathophysiology of acute exacerbated asthma and chronic asthma What are the diagnosis and treatments based on factors for asthma
Asthma
In your own opinion, what is the pathophysiology of CVA (cerebrally vascular accident)