A major contributing process in CVAs is the development of ...

[Ebrown]

A major contributing process in CVAs is the development of atheromatous plaques in cerebral circulation. Where do these plaques most commonly form?
 
  a. In the larger veins
  b. Near capillary sphincters
  c. In cerebral arteries
  d. In the venous sinuses

Question 2

A 30-year-old white male recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following is the most likely factor that contributed to his stroke?
 
  a. Age
  b. Gender
  c. Diabetes
  d. Race

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Over 20-30 years, atheromatous plaques (stenotic lesions) form at branchings and curves in the cerebral circulation, primarily the arteries, not in veins, near the sphincters, or in the venous si-nuses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The most likely contributing factor to the patient's stroke is that he has diabetes with a fourfold increase in stroke incidence and an eightfold increase in stroke mortality. Age greater than 65 years is contributing factor. Men are affected, but for the 30-year-old, his type 2 diabetes mellitus contributes to a fourfold increase in stroke incidence and an eightfold increase in stroke mortali-ty. Blacks are affected more than whites, and it is this patient's diabetes that places him at risk.

[Ebrown]

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