Stroke
Journal
http://stroke.ahajournals.org/
Definition
Permanent death of neurons caused by inadecuate perfusion of a region of brain or brainstem.
Classification
This disturbance is due to either ischemia (lack of blood flow) or hemorrhage.
The term major stroke is used to distinguish a full-blown stroke from a minor stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Epidemiology
see Stroke epidemiology.
Etiology
see Stroke Etiology.
Risk
Pathogenesis
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology and Neuroprotective Strategies in Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury and Stroke 1).
Syndromes
see Stroke syndromes.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Complications
A common complication after stroke is development of Cognitive disorder and dementia
Outcome
see Stroke outcome.
Prevention
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.
Treatment
see Stroke treatment.