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Thrombotic Stroke Pathophysiology Overview by Mariana Salangsang is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses thrombotic stroke caused by a blood clot blocking an artery in the brain. It covers the pathophysiology of how blood clots form from conditions like atrial fibrillation, and explains features of strokes like why symptoms usually occur on the opposite side of the brain due to nerve tract decussation. Diagnostic tests like CT scans are emphasized for determining if the stroke is hemorrhagic or not. Management focuses on maintaining blood pressure within a certain range in stroke patien

Author

Mariana Salangsang

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EN