cardiovascular AE cerebrovascular accident AE Cerebrovascular accident: The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. A CVA is also referred to as a stroke. 脑血管中风 This is an AE which is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. HPO: HP_0001297 YH stroke SIDER: C0038454 QY, JX, HY http://en.volupedia.org/wiki/Stroke 10008190