A is essentially a neurological deficit caused by decreased blood flow to a portion of the brain. They will be classified as either hemorrhagic or ischemic. An ischemic stroke is the result of an obstruction of blood flow within a blood vessel. A hemorrhagic stroke is when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and blood spills into the brain where it shouldn't be. Both of these can cause edema and cellular death. Lack of blood flow for greater than 10 minutes can cause irreversible damage.

Stroke treatment should not end after you leave the hospital. And for the treatment to be effective, use nursing care plans for stroke. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are important aspects of stroke recovery. Some patients may make a full recovery, while others may have severe impairment.