Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke?A. high glucose levelsB. low glucose levelsC. low blood pressureD. high blood pressure
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain. When narrowing occurs in the heart it is called coronary artery disease and in the brain it is called cerebrovascular disease. Peripheral artery disease most commonly affects the legs but other arteries may also be involved – such as those of the arms neck or kidneys.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) also known as an intracranial injury is an injury to the brain caused by an external force. TBI can be classified based on severity (ranging from mild traumatic brain injury [mTBI/concussion] to severe traumatic brain injury) mechanism (closed or penetrating head injury) or other features (e.g. occurring in a specific location or over a widespread area).
A hypertensive emergency is high blood pressure with potentially life-threatening symptoms and signs indicative of acute impairment of one or more organ systems (brain eyes heart aorta or kidneys). Hypertensive urgency is defined as having a systolic blood pressure over 180 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure over 110 mmHg. Hypertensive emergency is defined as elevated blood pressure ...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening reaction that can occur in response to neuroleptic or antipsychotic medication. Symptoms include high fever confusion rigid muscles variable blood pressure sweating and fast heart rate. Complications may include rhabdomyolysis high blood potassium kidney failure or seizures.. Any medications within the family of ...
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which high blood sugar results in high osmolarity without significant ketoacidosis. Symptoms include signs of dehydration weakness leg cramps vision problems and an altered level...
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