Stroke

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D020521

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  • A group of pathological conditions characterized by sudden, non-convulsive loss of neurological function due to BRAIN ISCHEMIA or INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES. Stroke is classified by the type of tissue NECROSIS, such as the anatomic location, vasculature involved, etiology, age of the affected individual, and hemorrhagic vs. non-hemorrhagic nature. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp777-810)

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    Hierarchical terms

    Stroke

    Stroke

      Equivalent terms

      Stroke

      • UF Apoplexy
      • UF CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
      • UF Cerebral Stroke
      • UF Cerebrovascular Accident
      • UF Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute
      • UF Cerebrovascular Apoplexy
      • UF Cerebrovascular Stroke
      • UF Stroke, Acute
      • UF Vascular Accident, Brain

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      Stroke

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