L4: Stroke Flashcards
Def of Stroke
Types of Stroke
TIA
If these signs is temporary βwithin 24 hoursβ itβs called Transient ischemic attack
Epidemeology of Stroke
Classification of Stroke
Pathology of Ischemic Stroke
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
- Thrombotic Causes
- Lacunar stroke.
- Large vessel thrombosis.
- Hypercoagulable disorders.
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
- Embolic Causes
Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke
1) Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
2) Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
Etiology of ICH
Most common cause of ICH
Chronic HTN
Etiology of SAH
Etiology of SAH
- Traumatic
Most Common Cause
Etiology of SAH
- Spontaneous
Death by Aneurysm
10% die before reaching the hospital
Annual Rate of Aneurysm
10-30%
Age of Aneurysm
- Peak age 55-6 y & 20% can occur in age 15-45 y.
- Old age has a higher proportion with a severe neurological grade.
RF for Aneurysm
- Hypertension.
- Oral contraceptives.
- pregnancy & parturition.
- Substance abuse
Outcome of SAH
Presentation of SAH
Dx of SAH
Best Initial test in SAH
CT Brain without contrast
Digital Subtraction Angiography
Managment of Hemorrhagic Stroke
Managment of Hemorrhagic Stroke
- introduction
Managment of Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Optimal managment
Managment of Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Managment Concerns
Managment of Hemorrhagic Stroke
- TTT of Vasospasm
Managment of ICH
- Acute
- Surgical
Managment of ICH
- Acute Managment
Managment of ICH
- Surgical Managment
SAH Managment
- Initial
- Definitive
Managment of SAH
- Initial Managment
Initial Managment of SAH
- Absolute Bed Rest
With 30 degrees head elevation.
Initial Managment of SAH
- Analgesia
Short-acting & reversible agent.
- Pain is associated with a transient it in blood pressure & 11 risk of rebleeding.
Initial Managment of SAH
- Sedation
Initial Managment of SAH
- Neuro-Checks
Hourly
Initial Managment of SAH
- Monitoring
- Strict input & output.
- BP & Oxygen saturation.
Initial Managment of SAH
- Intubation & ventilation
In Comatose patients.
Initial Managment of SAH
- Seizure prophylaxis
By phenytoin.
Initial Managment of SAH
- Stool Softeners
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Initial Managment of SAH
- Neuroprotective
Initial Managment of SAH
- Triple H Therapy
Definitive TTT of SAH
Definitive TTT of SAH
- Options
Definitive TTT of SAH
- Surgery
Definitive TTT of SAH
- Endovascular therapy