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A cerebrovascular incident is a serious medical event that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted in some way. A stroke is the common term that is used when referring to a cerebrovascular incident. There are two types of cerebrovascular incident that can cause interruption to the flow of blood in the brain.
An ischemic stoke is a cerebrovascular incident where an obstruction (such as a clot) reduces or completely blocks the flow of blood to the brain. This is the most common type of cerebrovascular incident. The second type of cerebrovascular incident is a hemorrhagic stroke.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts causing blood to spill into the surrounding areas of the brain. This bleeding can cause damage to brain tissues in a relatively short period of time. Damage is due to the actual presence of the blood or the pressure that the blood puts on the affected brain tissues.
The symptoms of a cerebrovascular incident can include weakness or numbness that affects on side of the body, hindered reflexes, headache, confusion, difficulty in speaking, problems understanding others, vision problems, loss of balance, and dizziness. In some cases a cerebrovascular incident causes a loss of consciousness.
Cerebrovascular incident injuries can be the result of another person''s negligence such as medical mistakes made during a difficult childbirth, automobile injuries, medical malpractice, and hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and other accidents. The health factors that can increase a person''s chance of having a cerebrovascular incident include heavy alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Following a cerebrovascular incident, it is crucial that a victim receive immediate medical attention. Secondary adverse health complications can result from a cerebrovascular incident if the injury is not promptly and properly cared for. Inter-cranial bleeding exerts pressure on the brain and can cause extensive tissue damage if it is not alleviated. Seizures, the loss of oxygen to the brain and other complications can also occur following a cerebrovascular incident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a cerebrovascular incident that might have occurred or made worse because of another person''s actions or negligence, you may wish to speak to a personal injury attorney. This qualified and experienced legal professional can determine your legal rights and options in a case. You may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses including reparations for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. A personal injury lawyer can protect and maximize your interests in a cerebrovascular incident lawsuit.