Pathophysiology of ischemic stroke (1/2)

Ischemic stroke is one of the major neurologic diseases in the world, which can cause paralysis or even death. The main cause of ischemic stroke is the irregular blood flow supply to brain tissue.

Innovation In Acute Stroke event (13 – 14 Dec, 2018) King Saud University

Ischemic stroke

Overview: Stroke are the second global major source of fatal injury [5]. It can be happened due to the blockage in one of the brain arteries, which may prevent blood supply to the brain tissue [1]. About 87% of the majority stroke are ischemic stroke [5]. The main cause of the ischemic stroke is the narrowing in the arteries [1]. There are two types of ischemic stroke, the first one is an embolic stroke, which is created outside the brain and transfer from the body to the brain by the bloodstream. The second one is the thrombotic stroke that performed inside one of the arteries directly supplying the brain [5].

The Saudi Stroke Society 3rd annual awareness campaign in Jeddah titled “FAST before it lasts”

 

Cerebral venous thrombosis stroke

Overview: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a cerebrovascular condition which may cause a clot formation into the brain sinuses [1]. CTV is a serious illness that affects all age groups including children [2]. It can cause death in up to 30% from the reported cases [3]. The main symptom of this type of stroke is headaches and stroke symptoms.

World Stroke Day 2018: King Abdulaziz University Hospital

World Stroke Day 2018: organised by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Stroke is the injury of brain nerves cells due to interrupting in the blood flow from either bleeding or interaction. The main cause of strokes is the blockage in blood artery supply, called ischemic stroke.

Classification of strokes

It is a medical term to describe the condition occurring as a result of the poor blood flow to a part of the brain resulting in cell death. It is the result of blockage or rupture of blood vessels or hemorrhage in the brain. Most of records failed to identify a clear cause in 25-39% of patients.

New Saudi Stroke Society Website Launching

The Saudi Stroke Society is proud to launch the newly redesigned website on the World Stroke Awareness Day. The aim of our new site is focused on accessibility and simplifying our content, and increasing the visibility of the association's activities. This will help us to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition and ensure better care and support for survivors. On another hand, it will serve as a source for healthcare professionals continuous education activities.