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A caucasian female client is admitted to an acute care facility with a diagnosis of stroke. Her history reveals bronchial asthma, exogenous obesity, and iron deficiency anemia. Which history finding is a risk factor for stroke?

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Obesity is a risk factor for CVA.

Explanation:

CVA is a medical term for a stroke. a stroke is when the blood supply stops in the brain due to blockage or rupture of the blood vessels. There is some type of stroke.

  • Ischemic stroke
  • Hemorrhage stroke

The risk factor which is including the history of CVA disease ischemic attack. The diabetes Mellitus, artheroscloris of cranial vessels, hypertension, polycythemia, smoking, hypercholesterolemia, oral contraceptive use and emotional stress are the other factors for risk of CVA in brain . The family history of CVA, SES and advancing age are also responsible for CVA in the brain.

Bronchial asthma is not a risk factor for CVA in patients.

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