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mspears3

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Compare and contrast the medical conditions of cerebral vascular accidents, transient ischemic attacks, and vascular dementia.
 
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Which student is most likely to ask, Are there any truths in the world?
 
  a. Ekoka, who is at the end of his college career
 b. Farrell, who is in the middle of his college career
  c. DaVon, who is beginning his college career
 d. Zell, who is a returning adult student



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Answer to Question 1

A cerebral vascular accident (or stroke) is caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain as the result of a blockage or hemorrhage of a cerebral artery. These blocks may be related to atherosclerosis. The impact of a CVA can include cognitive impairment, loss of speech, or physical impairment (e.g., cannot move an arm) depending on the area of the brain that was affected. A transient ischemic attack involves an interruption of the blood flow to the brain and can be an early warning sign of a stroke. Vascular dementia results from a series of small CVAs. It can have a sudden onset and nongradual progression. It tends to result in neurological and psychological damage and can lead to death.

Answer to Question 2

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