Cerebrovascular Accident
Cerebrovascular Accident
A Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), also known as a Stroke, is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Pronounced as /ˌserəbrōˈvaskyələr ˈakˌsidənt/.
Etymology
The term "Cerebrovascular Accident" is derived from the Latin word "cerebrum" meaning brain, "vasculum" meaning little vessel, and "accidere" meaning to happen or fall out.
Related Terms
- Ischemic Stroke: A type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked.
- Hemorrhagic Stroke: A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in your brain leaks or ruptures.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Often called a mini-stroke, it's caused by a temporary decrease in blood supply to part of your brain.
- Aneurysm: A weakened area in a blood vessel that usually enlarges. It’s often described as a “ballooning” of the blood vessel.
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): An abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries and veins, which disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen circulation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebrovascular Accident
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebrovascular Accident
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