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An ischemic stroke is the only option that results from an occlusion of blood vessels that supply the brain.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a bleed between the pial and arachnoid membranes, most often the result of an aneurysm rupture

A subdural hemorrhage is a bleed between the brain surface and the dura mater, most often the result of trauma

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A CT of the head is typically performed to identify an occlusive stroke in the ER

In some cases, an MRI is performed to pick up more detailed or smaller findings that may have been missed by CT

If you struggled with this question, review your acute CVA management module!

Hgb: Hemoglobin - Normal hemoglobin is approximately 12-16 g/ dL for females and 13-17 g/dL for females. While 8.4 is low, it is not unsafe to mobilize at this level, provided the patient is asymptomatic.

INR: International Normalized Ratio- To be therapeutic, depending on the condition values should be between 2.0 and 3.5. Values greater than 5 place a patient at a high risk for bleeding and may be unsafe for mobilization

Troponins: A normal value for Troponins is <.2ng/dL. Troponin trends are also tracked and the fact that grandma Falcon's are stable is a good thing.

References: Goodman, C., Heick J., Lazaro, R. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 6th edition. Elsevier. 2018. ISBN: 9780323478496

Nichols-Larsen D, et. Al. Neurologic Rehabilitation: Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity in Physical Therapy Practice. China: McGraw Hill Education; 2016. ISBN: 978-0-07-180715-9