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| MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY (MCA) |
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Definition
Most common in stroke Contralateral hemiplegia --> UE involvement, Lose sensation arm/face Homonymous hemianopsia CVA-L --> aphasa, apraxia Main stem occlusion --> global aphasia
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ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY (ACA) |
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Definition
Rarely involved LE affected --> contralateral hemplegia, sensory loss Mental confusion, aphasia, contralateral neglect
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| POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY (PCA) |
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Definition
Persistent pain syndrome/contralaterl pain Temperature sensory loss Homonymous hemianopsia, aphasia, thalmic pain
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| VERTEBRAL-BASILAR ARTERY (VBA) |
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Definition
Results in death usually If survive + lesion affected pons --> quadriparesis + bulbar palsy --> "locked in" state (communicate with blinking Vertebral artery symptoms: vertigo, coma, diplopia, (double vision), nausea, dyphagia, ataxia
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RIGHT HEMISPHERE CVA (L HEMIPARESIS) |
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Definition
Problems with spatial relationship Problems with hand-eye coordination Unable to retain info. Hard to learn individual steps - Irritable, short attention span
Quick, impulsive Poor judgment affecting personal safety
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LEFT HEMISPHERE CVA (RIGHT HEMIPARESIS) |
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Unable to communicate verbally Apraxia Difficulty starting/sequencing tasks Frustrated easily with high levels of anxiety Cautious/slow
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