The rupture of the lenticulostriate artery causes what condition?
a. myocardial infarction
b. stroke
c. ventricular fibrillation
d. sudden cardiac death
Answer: b. stroke
The rupture of the lenticulostriate artery causes a stroke, this occurs most commonly in patients with high blood pressure. this causes an increase in pressure within the brain and results in symptoms such as sudden weakness one side of the body, trouble speaking or understanding, inability to see with one or both eyes, and severe loss of coordination.