CVAs
Sudden brain blockages
CVAs is the plural of CVA, an acronym with several medical and financial meanings.
In medicine, CVA most commonly stands for cerebrovascular accident, the clinical term for a stroke—a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.
CVA can also abbreviate costovertebral angle, a location on the back used in physical examinations.
In finance, CVA stands for credit valuation adjustment, a calculation that accounts for counterparty default risk in derivatives pricing.
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- infarctionTissue necrosis from ischemia
aneurysm · occlusion · clot · artery · carotid · plaque · atrial fibrillation · hypertension
Impairment affecting life activities
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
mortality · recurrence · independence · quality of life · depression · spasticity · contractures · chronic pain
Surgical removal of blood clot
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- warfarinClot-preventing medication
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
statin · stenting · neuroprotection · intensive care · stroke unit
One-sided bodily paralysis
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
- dysarthriaMotor speech muscle disorder
- facial droopSagging of facial features
- arm weaknessReduced limb strength
ataxia · dysphagia · hemianopia · neglect · confusion · numbness · vertigo · vision loss
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- cognitive therapyRestructuring maladaptive thought patterns
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
adaptive equipment · relearning · independence · support groups · caregiver training · mobility aids · functional recovery · long-term care
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
- lumbar punctureExtracting cerebrospinal fluid diagnostically
electrocardiogram · blood pressure · lipid panel · echocardiogram · neurological exam
Movement coordination organ
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- frontal lobeBrain's decision-making center
- parietal lobeCortical region for sensation
- temporal lobeBrain section for hearing
occipital lobe · basal ganglia · thalamus · motor cortex · white matter · gray matter · cortex
ischemia
Insufficient tissue blood supply
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
infarction · aneurysm · occlusion · clot · artery · carotid · plaque · atrial fibrillation · hypertension · stenosis
disability
Impairment affecting life activities
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
cognitive impairment · mortality · recurrence · independence · quality of life · depression · spasticity · contractures · chronic pain · fatigue
thrombectomy
Surgical removal of blood clot
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- warfarinClot-preventing medication
heparin · statin · stenting · neuroprotection · intensive care · stroke unit
hemiplegia
One-sided bodily paralysis
- aphasiaNeurological language impairment
- dysarthriaMotor speech muscle disorder
- facial droopSagging of facial features
arm weakness · ataxia · dysphagia · hemianopia · neglect · confusion · numbness · vertigo · vision loss · slurred speech
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- cognitive therapyRestructuring maladaptive thought patterns
neuroplasticity · adaptive equipment · relearning · independence · support groups · caregiver training · mobility aids · functional recovery · long-term care
CT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
lumbar puncture · electrocardiogram · blood pressure · lipid panel · echocardiogram · neurological exam
cerebellum
Movement coordination organ
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- frontal lobeBrain's decision-making center
- parietal lobeCortical region for sensation
temporal lobe · occipital lobe · basal ganglia · thalamus · motor cortex · white matter · gray matter · cortex