Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical. Related to cerebral vascular accident (CVA): cerebrovascular accident, ischemic stroke, cerebral vascular attackcer·e·bral (sĕr′ə-brəl, sə-rē′-) adj. 1. Of or relating to the brain or cerebrum. 2. Appealing to or requiring the use of ...
CVA- a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain apoplexy,cerebrovascular accident,stroke attack- a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; "an attack of diarrhea" ...
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However, health insurance doesn’t cover the entirety of medical costs. In a health insurance plan, the consumer and the insurance provider split the costs up to a certain point, after which the insurer must cover the full cost. One of the features of a health insurance plan involving cost-...
vessel lumen with transient or permanent effects. The sooner the circulation returns to normal after a stroke, the better the chances are for a full recovery. However, about half of those who survived a stroke remain disabled permanently and experience the recurrence within weeks, months, or ...
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain. It's a medical emergency that can be fatal or cause long-lasting brain damage. Subarachnoid hemorrhage happens when a blood vessel in your brain bursts You get a sudden, severe headache and you may pass...
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