The pathophysiology of ischaemic stroke : considerations for emergency department advanced practice nursing

Yvonne Tan, Martin Christensen

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Abstract

Stroke is the fourth most important cause of death in Singapore. Its major predisposing factors include hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidaemia; all modifiable diseases if treated early. However, with Singapore's elderly population, the risk and rates of stroke are ever increasing. The nature of a stroke can be categorised as either haemorrhagic or ischaemic; the former caused by arterial rupture, the latter by arterial blockage; both can be devastating in their prognosis and outcome. This paper will discuss the pathophysiology of ischaemic stroke while identifying some of the key features of ischaemia on different areas of the brain relative to the artery that feeds them. Thoughts for Emergency Department advanced practice nursing will also be discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-39
Number of pages9
JournalSingapore Nursing Journal
Volume39
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • emergency nursing
  • cerebrovascular disease
  • stroke

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