Cerebral Thrombosis
Formation of a blood clot in an artery that supplies part of the brain
Brain
Cerebrovascular
Cerebrovascular refers to the blood vessels of the brain and the blood supply to brain tissue. The term appears in several important medical conditions, including cerebrovascular accident (CVA, the clinical term for stroke), cerebrovascular disease (disease affecting the arteries supplying the brain), and cerebrovascular autoregulation (the brain’s ability to maintain a constant blood supply despite … Read more
Cerebrovascular Accident
A stroke caused by disruption to the blood supply in part of the brain, leading to brain cell death. Two main types: ischaemic (clot) and haemorrhagic (bleed). Relevant to cardiac arrest survivors as atrial fibrillation and post-arrest complications can increase stroke risk. Use FAST to recognise symptoms. A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.