THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS IN TRANSIENT DISORDERS OF CEREBRAL CIRCULATION
Abstract
Acute cerebrovascular accidents (ACS) are serious neurological pathologies that occur as a result of an acute disruption of the blood supply to the brain, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. The main forms of ACS — acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke — cause high mortality and morbidity worldwide. Therefore, it is vital to identify patients with ACS within the first hours and refer them to appropriate treatment.
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