``` CT/MRI; dark colour Blood test, CBC: Abnor. erythrocytes, leukocytes & coagulation NIHSS (scale) FAST (face, arms, speech, time) (Heart: ECG) ```

25. Ischemic stroke Flashcards by Kewie Lam

What is ischemic stroke?

When an artery to the brain is blocked, brain won’t get enough oxengenated blood. The most common problem is narrowing of the arteries in the neck or head. Most often caused by atherosclerosis (thrombosis, emboli), systemic hypoperfusion or gradual cholesterol deposition.

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Symptoms

Abrupt onset of hemiparesis, monoparesis, or quadriparesis
Monocular or binocular visual loss, visual field deficits, diplopia
Facial droop
Ataxia
Vertigo
Nystagmus
Aphasia
UMN lesion signs; initially flaccid paralysis

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Diagnosis

CT/MRI; dark colour
Blood test, CBC: Abnor. erythrocytes, leukocytes &amp; coagulation
NIHSS (scale)
FAST (face, arms, speech, time)
(Heart: ECG)

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