This type of stroke is the most common. A blood clot â a clump of blood that sticks together â is usually to blame for ischemic strokes. They can also happen when arteries become narrow and clogged with plaque. Plaque is a mix of cholesterol and other fatty stuff that sticks to the walls of blood vessels.
Premarket Approval (PMA) A PMA submission is used to demonstrate to the FDA that a new or modified device is safe and effective. This standard is higher than is required for 510(k) submissions. Human use data from a formal clinical study is almost always required in addition to laboratory studies.
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) The AAMA runs a national certification examination for eligible graduates of medical assistant training programs. If they pass the AAMA exam, they will be awarded the credential of Certified Medical Assistant, CMA (AAMA). If you become a Certified Medical Assistant you will have gained a nationally recognized credential in the medical assisting field. The abbreviation for this title is CMA (AAMA).