2 - Neurological And Vasculature Review Flashcards
What is ovarian torsion?
Twisting of the ovarian artery, which reduces the blood flow to the ovary, could result in infarct of the ovary
How is ovarian torsion diagnosed?
US pelvis
Name 2 types of CVA’s (strokes)
Hemorrhagic CVA, ischemic CVA. (TIA is not a type of stroke)
What sx might a person with a brain bleed c/o?
HA- sudden (“thunderclap”)onset, worst HA of their life, changes in speech, vision, motor (weakness), sensation (numbness), AMS
What study would diagnose a brain bleed?
CT head or LP (lumbar puncture)
What sx might a person with and ischemic CVA c/o?
Focal neurological deficit: changes in speech, changes in vision, one-sided motor changes (weakness), one-sided sensation changes (numbness)
How is an ischemic CVA diagnosed?
Clinically, potentially normal CT head
What is a TIA?
Transient ischemic attack. Mini-stroke. Temporary loss of blood supply to the brain
How does TIA differ from a CVA?
TIA- mini-stroke, symptoms usually resolve in less than a hour.
CVA- stroke, symptoms last longer, and potentially may not go away
What is a common cause for seizures in children?
Fevers
What is the name of the state after a seizure?
Post-ictal
What are 3 symptoms of meningitis?
Fever, neck pain/ stiffness, headache
What study would diagnose meningitis?
LP-lumbar puncture
What are the 4 important things to document for syncopal episodes?
How they felt before, during, after, and how they currently feel.
Name 4 cause of altered mental status
Hypoglycemia, infection, intoxication, neurological
