ACUTE WEAKNESS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the window of opportunity for thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke?
A
4.5 hours
2
Q
Within what time period should a CT head be done in suspected acute stroke?
A
Within 1 hour of presentation
3
Q
Other than steroids and other immunosuppressants what medication is indicated in MG? And what is its MOA?
A
Pyridostigmine
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
4
Q
What are the contraindications for thrombolysis?
A
- seizure
- ICH
- GCS <8
- abnormal BM
- head injury
- uncontrolled HTN
- INR >1.7
- rapidly improving
5
Q
What should be given immediately once primary haemorrhage is ruled out? How long for?
A
300mg aspirin
2 weeks
6
Q
What should replace aspirin after 2 weeks?
A
clopidogrel 75mg
