Prevalence of Ischaemic CVA in Australia and Nursing Care for Patients with Neuromuscular Disorder: A Case Study

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Introduction
In this article we would know about the condition of ischaemic CVA and with the
help of case study we would give brief detail on its prevalence. Ischaemic strokes are more
common in elderly though affect all age groups and is caused when artery to the brain is
blocked which bring blood from heart and lungs (Jones, 2017). Narrowing of the arteries is
the main cause of the ischaemic stroke. People with higher blood pressure is at higher risk of
this cardiovascular disorder. A transient kind of ischaemic attack is an indicator of future
stroke.
Prevalence of ischaemic CVA in Australia
Ischaemic CVA is an important concern for health in Australia and according to
estimates in 2015 around 50000 people suffer from stroke, which has a tremendous effect on
health, and there are 62 million stroke survivors in Australia. Majority of the strokes are
caused by ischaemic that is 87% which is when blood supply is restricted by the blood
vessels. The rate of prevalence of stroke is higher for the indigenous people of Australia.
Males and females both are equally at advanced risk of ischaemic CVA (Tiedeman et al,
2019). Ischaemic CVA is the eight highest prevalent disease that contributes to the disease
burden of Australia. There are around 100 cases of ischaemic stroke reported every day in
Australia. About 30% of stroke survivors in Australia are around working age that is less than
60 years old. Ischaemic stroke has risen the financial burden of Australia with more and more
people reporting the incidence of ischaemic CVA and is estimated to be around $5 billion
each year. Factors like obesity and irregular lifestyle are the main factors of prevailing issue
of ischaemic CVA in Australia.
Ischaemic CVA is a common disease and a global threat to well being of a person
with increased risk factors. Around 15 million of people suffer from ischaemic stroke

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globally and 5 million of these people are at high risk and another 5 million of the other
experience permanent disability. In United States ischaemic stroke is the fourth killer with
respect to other illness. Around 140000 incidence of strokes are reported every year in US.
Heart disease is deadly disease and comes second after cancer. It is found that 1 out of 4
people have experienced the incidence of ischaemic stroke and related cardiovascular
disorder. Men are more at higher risk of ischaemic disease compared to the women.
According to American Heart Association around 48.5% person of its population deals with
heart related disease with ischaemic stroke being the highest risk. On comparing the data of
both the countries it can be said that ischaemic CVA is a deadly disease and is globally a
health concern for every country (Thampy & Pais, 2016). The prevalence in both the
countries were same and both the population are at high risk of cardiovascular disorder. The
risk factors is contributing to the financial burden of health care for both the countries.
Australian government and the health workers must closely analyse the data to evaluate the
danger signs imposed by ischaemic stroke in health of major population.
Assessment findings for chosen case study
Mr Sam is an old man who was admitted to the hospital with right sided paralysis that
prevails weakness in one side of the body. His medical history states that he has
hypertension, diabetes mellitus and suffered congestive heart failure in past. The one sided
paralysis often occur due to stroke. Hemi paralysis can affect the movement and physiology
related to normal functioning. Such person develop weakness in the limb and difficulty to
maintain balance as they are unable to shift the weight of the body properly. Every day
activities like dressing up or grabbing things become difficult in such condition (Korb et al,
2016). The lower section of the brain gets affected and this condition is also known as ataxia
where there is loss of gross and fine motor skills. Diabetes, hypertension or smoking are also
common causes that result in one sided paralysis. Hemiplegic muscles shows upper motor