Case 5 - AF and stroke Flashcards
1
Q
how many times more likely will AF lead to a stroke
A
5 times
2
Q
how does AF cause a stroke
A
normally blood flows into the heart and gets fully pumped out every time the hearts beat. but in AF, blood can pool issue the heart. a clot can form in the blood and then travel up to the brain
3
Q
an irregular heartbeat is present in how many strokes
A
1 in 5 strokes
4
Q
what is the most common artery
A
the middle cerebral as it comes directly off the carotid
