Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Lucy is 69 years old, she got admitted to hospital with symptoms of sickness, numb face, slurred speech and feeling weak in her left arm. This is Lucy’s first hospital admission and following assessment, which included a CT scan, she is diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident, usually known as stroke.
Describe the condition;
Explain the anatomical and or physiological changes which may occur and;
Give details of any medication and or therapeutic intervention which may be required.
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Introduction
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Pathophysiology
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Medical-surgical interventions
Pharmacologic therapy
Non-pharmacologic therapy
