NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Stroke is an abrupt interruption of constant blood flow to the brain that causes loss of neurological function. The interruption of blood flow can be caused by a blockage, leading to the more common ischemic stroke, or by bleeding in the brain, leading to the more deadly hemorrhagic stroke.

Detailed explanation-2: -Strokes can affect the following areas of the brain: brain stem, cerebellum, limbic system, and cerebrum.

Detailed explanation-3: -A stroke is called a cerebrovascular disorder because it affects the brain (cerebro-) and the blood vessels (vascular) that supply blood to the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a “brain attack.” If blood flow is cut off for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get nutrients and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing lasting damage.