Intraparenchymal Hemhorrage Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
Parenchyma proper
2
Q
Causes/Risk factors for IPH
A
HTN, AVM, amyloid angioplasty, aneurysm rupture, tumor, coagulopathy, Infection, vasculitis, trauma
3
Q
Symptoms of IPH
A
Non traumatic: sudden onset of stroke symptoms, headache, n/v, focal neuro defects
4
Q
What does a head CT show in IPH
A
Hyper-dense region in parenchyma
5
Q
What are other imaging studies besides head CT to order in IPH
A
MRI and MRA
6
Q
Lab tests to order in IPH
A
CBC
CMP
PT/INR
7
Q
What are the treatment options for IPH
A
Surgical evacuations
Craniectomy
Catheter based dissolution or observation
Neurosurgery