Which of the following best describes a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
An acute infection that affects the cerebral cortex, usually caused by a virus.
A severe headache that typically occurs due to changes in blood vessel diameter within the brain.
Chronic degeneration of brain cells over time, causing cognitive decline and memory issues.
The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen when blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery.