Headache/Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Expressive aphasia occurs in what region of the brain?
A
Broca’s area
2
Q
Receptive aphasia occurs in what region of the brain?
A
Wernicke’s area
3
Q
Incidence of FHx in common migraine?
A
FHx in 90% of cases
4
Q
How do Ergots work?
A
5HT1 partial agonist (vasoconstrictor)
Note: NOT for use in hemiplegic migraine - possible infarction from prolonged vasospasm
5
Q
How does sumitriptan work?
A
5HT1 agonist (Vasoconstriction)
6
Q
How does Pizotifin work?
A
5HT2 antagonist
7
Q
Contra-indications for use of BB in migraine?
A
Asthma
2nd or 3rd degree heart block
Peripheral vascular disease
8
Q
What does “moya-moya” refer to?
A
cerebral angiographic appearance of stenosis of the internal carotid artery
(“puff of smoke”)
9
Q
What are the potential life-threatening diagnoses which present as headache? (6)
A
Malignant hypertension Increased intracranial pressure (mass lesion, acute hydrocephalus) Intracranial infections Subarachnoid hemorrhage Stroke Acute angle closure glaucoma
