Atlas One · Host Biology · Scale 07 — System

Stroke

Sudden focal neurological deficit from cerebral ischemia (87%) or hemorrhage (13%). Ischemic stroke treated with IV alteplase (tPA, ≤4.5 h) and thrombectomy (≤24 h); hemorrhagic with BP control. Second leading global cause of death and disability.

Also known as: cerebrovascular accident, CVA, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, brain attack

Scale 07 — SystemScale
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2026-06-06Last Reviewed
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stroke

Stroke

Sudden focal neurological deficit from cerebral ischemia (87%) or hemorrhage (13%). Ischemic stroke treated with IV alteplase (tPA, ≤4.5 h) and thrombectomy (≤24 h); hemorrhagic with BP control. Second leading global cause of death and disability.

Entry Metadata

FieldValue
IDstroke
NameStroke
Statusdraft
Last reviewed2026-06-06
Atlas01-human
Scale07-system

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