Transient ischemic attack

Transient Ischeamic Attack Transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when there is a temporary decrease in the blood flow in the brain (McCance & Huether, 2010). This results in brief changes in brain function that can include changes in vision, inability to speak coherently, numbness and weakness in the upper and lower extremities, symptoms of dizziness or loss of consciousness (McCance & Huether, 2010). The causes of TIAs are from platelet clumps or narrowed vessels that result in an intermittent blockage of circulation (McCance & Huether, 2010). TIAs typically last twenty-four hours with all neurologic deficits subsiding with no residual dysfunction. There is no permanent brain injury with TIAs. Transient ischemic attacks are often referred to as “mini strokes” which may be a warning sign for a much more severe attack that can lead to a stroke (National Stroke Association 2014). Risk Factors Individuals that are at risk for TIAs are those who have hypertension, cardiac disease (atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and Valvular disease), diabetes, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerotic disease, cigarette smoking and thrombophilia (Domino, Golding, & Grimes, 2014). Diagnoses…

Case study Paper A transient ischemic attack-- also known as a mini-stroke-- occurs when an area of the brain is blocked causing a lack of blood flow. When this occurs, oxygen supply is interrupted and emergency services are needed. TIAs come and go quickly, so “although the symptoms of a TIA may disappear, take it as a warning of an impending, serious ischemic stroke” (“What is a stroke?”, 2010). Care delivery, delegation, and prioritization are important concepts to consider when examining a…

Treatment for a stroke relies on upon whether it is ischemic or hemorrhagic. Treatment for a transient ischemic assault (TIA) relies on upon its cause, how much time has gone since indications started, and whether you have other therapeutic conditions. Strokes and TIAs are therapeutic crises. In the event that you have stroke side effects, summon 9–1–1 right. Try not to drive to the doctor's facility or let another person drive you. Call a rescue vehicle so that restorative faculty can start…

of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Meta-Analytic Review” This study was conducted to analyze the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Although previous research inferred that posttraumatic stress disorder lead to the increase of cardiovascular disease, more recent research suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder may occur as a result of a stroke. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder were recently noted by…

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over a five month period, Home Depot’s payment terminals have been compromised. Home Depot’s breach was much bigger than the holiday attack at Target Corp (Sidel). Home Depot’s payment terminals have been under attack by hackers. Hackers, malicious computer users that find new ways to harass people defraud corporations, steal information, and maybe even destroy the economy (Strickland, 1). I believe not all hackers are here to inflict harm on others. Some ‘hackers’ are just regular individuals…

There are times when the attack seems to be a long drawn out event in which the prey is tossed around and dragged under and tossed around some more. This is an act of “playing” with their food. It is unclear why killer whales do this, and it is possible that when animals are being tossed they may not actually be preyed upon just played with so it is hard to determined if the tossing is part of a predation purpose. Other attacks can be very quick and not quite so dramatic, for instance a sea bird…

out his way to help his parents with the things that they need and in a way that he can. This is of course changed after the attack that he suffered. This has to cause some form of guilt or shame for Carlos because he is not able to live up to his cultural. This is an important piece to discuss with him because the guilt can just add up and get worse over time. Another important piece that the vignette points out is that Carlos is being referred by his Priest this means that Carlos reached out…

lying down in the house of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the LORD called Samuel. Samuel answered, ‘Here I am.’ 5 And he ran to Eli and said, ‘Here I am; you called me.’” I Samuel 3:2-5 NIV When God calls it is usually when he is ready to use you for an assignment that will heal, deliver and set the captive free. Just as God called Samuel, God called me to assignments that little did I know, allowed me to reach the masses. In 2004, when I answered “Yes” Lord here I am speak for your…

our government’s military if we use them in and out of warfare. The reasons why drones are bad for the world are that they can kill harmless, innocent men, women, and children. They are designed to take out terrorists but sometimes the innocent are wounded or killed in these violent attacks. In the article “It takes out a village” by The American Conservative, it describes a military strike gone wrong with 22 people ending up dead, including three children. The article describes, “22 people…