Question

which of the following pathological conditions might develop into a full - blown stroke?
a cerebral palsy
b transient ischemic attack
c cerebral contusion
d migraine

Explanation:

• Cerebral palsy is a non - progressive disorder caused by brain damage in early life and does not develop into a stroke.
• Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain. It is often a warning sign of an impending full - blown stroke as the underlying causes (such as atherosclerotic plaque, blood clots) that lead to TIA can progress to cause a more severe and permanent disruption of blood flow (a stroke).
• Cerebral contusion is a bruise of the brain tissue, usually due to head trauma. It is a different type of brain injury and not a precursor to a stroke in the same sense as TIA.
• Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by headache, often with other symptoms like nausea, visual disturbances. While there may be some vascular changes associated with migraine, it is not a condition that typically develops into a full - blown stroke.

Answer:

B. transient ischemic attack