Bamford Classification of Stroke

Question 1

Total Anterior Circulation Stroke

Answer 1

All 3 of….

Unilateral weakness (and/or sensory deficit) or face, arm or leg

Homonymous Hemianopia

Higher cerebral dysfunction (dysphasia, visuospatial disorder)

Question 2

Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke

Answer 2

2 of 3…

Unilateral weakness (and/or sensory deficit) or face, arm or leg

Homonymous Hemianopia

Higher cerebral dysfunction (dysphasia, visuospatial disorder)

Question 3

Lacunar Syndrome

Answer 3

Any 1 of…

Pure sensory stroke

Ataxic hemiparesis

Unilateral weakness (and/or sensory deficit) or face, arm or leg

Question 4

Posterior Circulation Syndrome

Answer 4

Any 1 of…

Cerebellar or brain stem syndromes (ataxia, DANISH)

Loss of consciousness

Isolated homonymous hemianopia