Question
Commonest cause of cerebro vascular accident
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Cerebral thrombosis
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| B. |
Cerebral hemorrhage
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| C. |
Cerebral embolism
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| D. |
Aortic dissection
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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A. Cerebral thrombosis — Incorrect
- Cerebral thrombosis is an important cause of ischemic stroke.
- However, according to the provided High Yield PDF, the listed most common cause of cerebrovascular accident is embolism.
B. Cerebral hemorrhage — Incorrect
- Hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to rupture of a cerebral blood vessel.
- It is less common than ischemic stroke.
C. Cerebral embolism — Correct
- Cerebral embolism is listed as the most common cause of cerebrovascular accident in the provided High Yield material.
- An embolus may arise from the heart or large arteries and travel to the cerebral circulation.
D. Aortic dissection — Incorrect
- Aortic dissection can cause neurological manifestations if the dissection compromises carotid blood flow.
- It is not the commonest cause of cerebrovascular accident.
