Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), an ischemic stroke or “brain attack,” is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain.
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Stroke Deaths Drop Due to Improved Treatment and Prevention
In a decisive statement made by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke deaths in the U.S. have declined dramatically in recent decades due to improved treatment and prevention.
12 Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) Nursing Care Plans
Included in this guide are 12 nursing diagnoses for stroke (cerebrovascular accident) nursing care plans. Know about the nursing interventions for stroke, assessment, goals, and related factors of each nursing diagnosis and care plan.