MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -An ischaemic stroke is caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.

Detailed explanation-2: -Several hospital-based studies have reported that left-sided strokes are more frequent than right-sided strokes. A predilection for the left side may be explained by characteristics of the atherosclerotic plaque in the left carotid artery or by anatomy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795, 000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610, 000 of these are first or new strokes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Following a stroke or brain injury, a person may also experience a change in their awareness and perception of the world around them. Both these effects are visual perception defects. The most common visual processing or perception problem is called visual neglect or visual inattention.