What is the major difference between the signs and symptoms of a thrombotic and an embolic CVA?
A. Embolic strokes have a more abrupt onset
B. Thrombotic strokes have a more abrupt onset
C. Embolic strokes tend to cause unconsciousness more often
D. Thrombotic strokes tend to cause unconsciousness more often
A
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