Background Paper 6.6 Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke

1.1 Definition and classification Stroke is defined as abrupt onset of a focal neurological deficit lasting more than 24 hours. It is also called cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or apoplexy.1 An acute stroke refers to the first 24-hour- period of a stroke. Focal neurological deficit lasting less than 24 hours (usually 5–20 ................
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