L4: Stroke Flashcards
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Def of Stroke
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3
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Types of Stroke
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4
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TIA
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If these signs is temporary “within 24 hours” it’s called Transient ischemic attack
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Classification of Stroke
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6
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Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke
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1) Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
2) Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
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Etiology of ICH
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8
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Most common cause of ICH
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Chronic HTN
9
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Etiology of SAH
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10
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Etiology of SAH
- Traumatic
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Most Common Cause
11
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Etiology of SAH
- Spontaneous
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12
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Death by Aneurysm
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10% die before reaching the hospital
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Annual Rate of Aneurysm
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10-30%
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Age of Aneurysm
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- Peak age 55-6 y & 20% can occur in age 15-45 y.
- Old age has a higher proportion with a severe neurological grade.
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RF for Aneurysm
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- Hypertension.
- Oral contraceptives.
- pregnancy & parturition.
- Substance abuse
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Outcome of SAH
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17
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Presentation of SAH
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