Types of Stroke

• • Ischemic – Blood vessel is CLOGGED
  • Hemorrhagic – Blood vessel is BLEEDING into an area
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) – “mini-stroke”

Risk Factors for Stroke

Stroke Treatment

• Emergency, non-enhanced head CT (what type of stroke?)
• Administration of Alteplase r-tPA (intravenously)
• Intracranial vascular imaging
• Endovascular therapy, if needed

Areas of the Brain Affected By Stroke