Week 8 Discussion: Dementia & Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

CVA)Week 8 Discussion: Dementia & Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Discussion weekly timeline.
Discussion Prompt
Using the video from Episode 8 on Rowena and Chapters 44 and 45, address the following:

Explain in detail the pathogenesis of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic, where appropriate and include:

Name of disease/condition
Etiology
Risk factors
Pathogenesis
Clinical manifestations (signs/symptoms)
Treatment/Management
Include in your analysis how the presence of dementia impacts clinical manifestations and treatment options for a CVA.

Respond to two peers with information relevant to their post from the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Stroke Association. These resources will be useful in your peer responses:

Types of Dementia Links to an external site.
About Stroke Links to an external site.
Please correlate your responses to Rowena’s case. Also, note that content in this case scenario incorporates topics from Chapters 44 and 45.

Complete your Week 8 discussion prompt responses.
Minimum 250 words
Use your textbook and at least one journal article published within the last five years from the WCU Library Database to support your response. Visit the Virtual Academic Resource Center for guidance on using the WCU Library Databases.
Include in-text citations and a reference list. Format in-text citations and references according to the most current APA guidelines.
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