STROKE: CARDIOVASCULAR CAUSES AND EFFECTS

Course overview

Stroke is an interruption of blood supply to the brain due to vessel blockage by a blood clot or rupture of a vessel causing blood to leak into the brain, both of which deprive the brain of oxygen and nutrients, leading to brain cell death. Both types of stroke can be caused by cardiovascular disorders, and both types can in turn cause cardiovascular abnormalities. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of CCES, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.