CVA Flashcards
1
Q
Main cause of intracerebral hemorrhage
A
HTN, amyloid angiopathy
2
Q
Intensive VS Guideline based BP control in ICH
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Acceptable BP upto sys of 140mmHg, trial was not statistically significant
3
Q
Recommended duration of antiplatelets post CVA
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3-4 weeks of DAPT followed by single agent
4
Q
PFO closure and CVA risk
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Recommended for younger patients<60
Main risk -high rate of AF
5
Q
Features of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
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Recurrent thunder clap headaches
H\o marijuana/ amphetamine use
Pathogenesis -vasospasm starting from small aretries and spreading to medium and large arteries
Mx- Verapamil
