Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. TIAs usually last at least 48 hours.
2. Cerebral embolisms usually occur while the patient is awake.
3. A cerebral hemorrhage is usually preceded by a headache.
4. A cerebral thrombosis occurs as a result of an obstruction of the cerebral artery by a clot that forms within the artery.
5. It is imperative that the dental team know what caused the CVA before it can provide proper treatment.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False

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