Term:
Cerebrovascular Accident - CVA (Stroke)
Description:
Abnormal Condition in which hemorrhage or blockage of the blood vessels of the brain leads to oxygen lack and resulting symptoms - sudden loss of ability to move a body part (as an arm or parts of the face) or to speak, paralysis, weakness, or, if severe, death. Usually only one side is affected.
Also called Stroke.
Symptoms:
Sudden loss of ability to move a body part (as an arm or parts of the face) or to speak, paralysis, weakness, or, if severe, death. Usually only one side is affected.
Treatment:
Physical therapy and speech therapy can result in some degree of recovery.
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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