27C Stroke Dx and Management + 1.28.14 Notes

Question 1

Acute trx if <4.5h from symptoms onset?

Answer 1

IV TPA

Question 2

Acute trx if <6h from symptoms onset?

Answer 2

Intra-arterial TPA

Question 3

Acute trx if <8h from symptoms onset?

Answer 3

intra-arterial retrieval of clot

Question 4

MC locations of HTN hemorrhages:

Answer 4

basal ganglia, thalamus, cerebellum, pons

tiny penetrating arteries, susceptible to HTN