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A Case Study on-CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA)

Analyzing the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, medical management, surgical management, diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic management, and nursing management of a case of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).

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Added on  2023-04-23

A Case Study on-CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA)

Analyzing the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, medical management, surgical management, diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic management, and nursing management of a case of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).

   Added on 2023-04-23

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CASE STUDY ON- CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA)
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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a health term for stroke.
It occurs due to clot formation in the brain hence not allowing blood flow to the
brain (Khan et al., 2019). This poor blood flow in the brain results in cell death.
In this case study, the patient was suffering from mild expressive aphasia and right
facial droop indicating that the patient was suffering from right sided
cerebrovascular accident.
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Clinical manifestation of CVA
General clinical manifestation include (Dumanskyi et al,. 2018):
1. Visual disturbance
2. Loss of balance
3. Difficulty in walking
4. Headache
5. Confusion in medical state
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Specific manifestation based on case study
In the case study, the patient was suffering from Right sided Cerebrovascular
Accident. The Specific clinical manifestation for right CVA include (Dumanskyi et
al,. 2018):
1. Left sided inclined weakness
2. Left visual deficit
3. Difficulty with spatial-perceptual relationship.
4. Left neglect
5. Right facial droop
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