cerebral infarction Flashcards by Marysia Thomson | Brainscape

Q

TIA is when the symptoms stop within

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24 hours

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causes of ischaemic stroke

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large artery atherosclerosis

thrombosis (small vessel occlusion)

cardiac emoli (AF)

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causes of haemorrhagic stroke

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primary intracerebral haemorrhage

secondary haemorrhage (subarachnoid etc)

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Q

hypoxia stresses the brain cells

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metabolism

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non modifiable risk factors

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old age

men

previous stroke

bad family history

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what is the most important modifiable risk factor for cerebral stroke?

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hypertension

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modifiable risks factors for cerebral stroke

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diabetes

hypertension

smoking

lipids

alcohol

obesity

inactivity

oral contraceptives

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symptoms of Anterior cerebral artery occlusion

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contra-lateral paralysis of foot and leg

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differential diagnosis of stroke

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bells palsy

hypoglycaemia

intracranial masses

vestibular disease

migraine

demented patients with UTIs

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Q

clinical presentation of brain tumours

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raised ICP

focal neurological defect

epileptic fits

CSF obstruction

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raised ICP symptoms

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headache

nausea/ vomiting

visual disturbance

cognitive impairment

altered consciousness

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what are signs of a raised ICP?

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papilloedema

6th and 3rd nerve palsy

altered consciousness

cognitive impairment

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symptoms of brainstem dysfunction

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coma/vertigo/nausea/vomiting

visual field defects

hemisensory loss

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treating strokes can be by

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anti-hypertensives

anti-platelets

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