HIGH YIELD II Flashcards
ischemic stroke accounts for what percent of total strokes?
70-80%
what is this ischemic stroke?
atrial fib
LV wall motion abnormaity
dilated cardiomyopathy
cardiac embolism 15-30%
what is this ischemic stroke?
extra cranial carotid
vertebral
intracranial
atherosclerosis 15-30%
what is this ischemic stroke?
small vessel infarcts that cause cerebral infarct
lipohyalinosis
30% of strokes
lacunar, 30%
what causes 30% of ischemic strokes?
lacunar
hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage prefers what part of the brain?
thalamus but can see in corona radiata, cerebellum, pons
primary intracranial hemorrhage equals hemorrhage Brian infarct, t/f?
true
HTN, CV, age equals cardiac risk factors for stroke?
true
pain and temp come from what tract?
spinothalamic
T/F, rTPA is effective to treat acute stroke?
true
treat only if SBP>? or DBP>?
220
120-140
*for first 5-7 days
infarcted tissues _____?
enlarge
clopidogrel degrades platelet glycoproteins, T/F?
true
new CCP does not have stroke risk factor?
false