Understanding Ischemic Strokes

What percentage of all strokes are ischemic?

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

What is the primary cause of an embolic stroke?

• A traveling blood clot

• Atherosclerosis

• Hypertension

• A burst blood vessel

Where do emboli often originate from in the body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

How does a thrombotic stroke differ from an embolic stroke?

• Thrombotic strokes are caused by burst vessels.

• Thrombotic strokes occur due to local vessel blockage.

• Thrombotic strokes are caused by traveling clots.

• Thrombotic strokes are less severe.

What is the most common reason for a thrombotic stroke?

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Smoking

• Atherosclerosis

What condition primarily causes lacunar strokes?

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Smoking

• High cholesterol

What happens to small blood vessels in the brain during a lacunar stroke?

• They expand

• They shrink

• They thicken

• They burst

What is a watershed stroke caused by?

• A traveling clot

• A burst blood vessel

• Reduced blood flow

• Excessive blood flow

What does hypoperfusion mean in the context of a watershed stroke?

• Increased blood flow

• No blood flow

• Decreased blood flow

• Normal blood flow

Which areas are most affected in a watershed stroke?

• Central areas

• Watershed areas

• Peripheral areas

• Core areas