Cardio Vascular Accident
Were you looking for information about a cerebrovascular accident or Stroke? Cardio vascular accident is a common misspelling and variation of cerebrovascular accident.
A stroke (known medically as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA) is a sudden episode that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. Risk factors for stroke include such things as having high blood pressure, smoking, and having a family history of stroke.
When a person has a stroke, symptoms typically occur suddenly and can include confusion, dizziness, severe headache, and numbness or weakness in the limbs or face. Among the tests that a healthcare provider may use to diagnose the event include CT scans, echocardiograms, and magnetic resonance angiograms (MRAs). Treatment options include medications, surgery, and rehabilitation.
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