A case study on cerebrovascular accident

Abstract

CVA is a significant global health problem and a major cause of mortality and morbidity in developed countries. Cerebral stroke (CVA) is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurological damage or even death. According to the WHO statistics, stroke was the second most frequent cause of death worldwide in 2012 and the main cause of disability.The present study reported 59 years male ,married, hailing from Kokrajhar came to BH admitted in Intensive Care Unit on 13/08/2023 with the complain of Syncope, Not able to move right side of the body since 4 days,Face drooping at right side since 4 days,Loss of sensation in right side of the body since 4 days,Not able to eat food properly since 4 days,Difficulty speech since 4 days ,Patient was unconscious and was transferred to the ICU in stretcher and after various lab investigation, diagnostic procedures, patient was diagnosed as CVA and was treated with Tissue Plasminogen Activator and is under observation