Course

Posterior cerebral artery (PCA) strokes — vision loss, memory issues, and hallucinations (Advanced)

Advanced course: PCA territory strokes often affect vision and sometimes memory. Covers symptom patterns, safety (driving/falls), and differences in ischemic vs hemorrhagic presentations

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize PCA stroke symptoms (visual field loss)
  • Understand safety risks (driving, bumping, falls)
  • Know why some people experience visual hallucinations
  • Ask for practical vision rehab and home adaptation steps

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. PCA strokes commonly cause visual field loss.

Question 2

2. A key safety step is…

Question 3

3. A good question is…