stroke

Stroke

Permanent death of neurons caused by inadecuate perfusion of a region of brain or brainstem.

This disturbance is due to either ischemia (lack of blood flow) or hemorrhage.

Ischemic stroke.

Hemorrhagic stroke

The term major stroke is used to distinguish a full-blown stroke from a minor stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Pathophysiology and Neuroprotective Strategies in Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury and Stroke 1).

A common complication after stroke is development of Cognitive disorder and dementia

Effective strategies for reducing the risk of developing problems after stroke remain undefined. Potential strategies include intensive lowering of blood pressure (BP) and/or lipids.


1)
Meloni BP. Pathophysiology and Neuroprotective Strategies in Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury and Stroke. Brain Sci. 2017 Aug 22;7(8). pii: E110. doi: 10.3390/brainsci7080110. PubMed PMID: 28829350.
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