Understanding Ischemic Stroke And Effective Nursing Interventions – Case Study

Causes and Symptoms of Ischemic StrokeA stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when a patient’s brain does not receive proper blood supply. Thus, the brain cells start dying due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. It is often sudden and can cause long-lasting damage to the brain, disability, or even death. Stroke is primarily of two types: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Robert had presented with moderate weakness in the lo…