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15 Cards in this Set
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Aneurysm |
Swelling or enlargement of part of an artery resulting from weakness of the arterial wall |
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Aphasia |
Inability to produce or understand speech |
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Aura |
Experiencing a warning sense prior to an event |
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Brain stem |
Controls basic function of the body; breathing and BP |
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Cerebellum |
Controls muscle and body coordination |
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Cerebrum |
Part of brain located above the cerebellum; divided into right and left hemispheres |
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Hemiparesis |
Weakness of one side of the body |
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Hypoglycemia |
Low blood glucose levels |
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Incontinence |
Loss of bowel or bladder control |
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Ischemia |
Lack of oxygen that causes cells to not function properly |
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Postictal state |
Period of following a seizure that typically includes labored respirations and AMS |
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Seizure |
Temporary alteration in consciousness, classified as generalized, partial, or status epilepticus |
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Status epilepticus |
A seizure lasting longer than 30 minutes |
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Stroke |
Interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in a loss of brain function |
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Transient Ischemic attack |
Stroke symptoms that go away in less than 24 hours |
