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Lecture 6: Carotid Pathology Flashcards

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stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability. T/F?

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true

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what is another name for transient ischemic attack?

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mini stroke

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what is a ministroke?

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it is a neurological ischemic deficit that reverses within 24 hours (usually minutes)

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which part of the brain does a TIA affect?

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anterior circulation

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what causes a mini stroke?

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a temporary clot in the artery but will dissolve within 24 hours

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what is the risk of getting a stroke after a TIA in 3 months?

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10% increased risk

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what is the risk of getting a stroke after a TIA within 5 years?

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increased 17x

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4 S&S of TIA?

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  1. amaurosis fugax
  2. dysphasia/aphasia
  3. contralateral hemiparesis/monoparesis
  4. behavioral disturbances
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what does RIND stand for?

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reversible ischemic neurological deficit

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what is RIND?

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a neuro deficit that lasts more than 24 hours but less than 72 hours

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patients get a sudden onset of symptoms with RIND. T/F?

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true

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what is amaurosis fugax?

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transient blindness in one eye

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what is the normal duration for amaurosis fugax?

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transient – seconds to minutes

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what causes amaurosis fugax?

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a temporary blockage of small blood vessels in the eye

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where is disease located when a patient has amaurosis fugax?

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disease will be on the ipsilateral side as the affected eye

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what is bruit?

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an abnormal low rumbling sound heard on the stethoscope over the carotid artery

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what causes a bruit?

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blood rushing over an obstruction

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2 normal reasons for a bruit

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  1. bifurcation of CCA
  2. tortuous
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what is aphasia?

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unable to speak

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what is dysphasia?

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difficulty speaking

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what is dysarthria?

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slurring & speech distortion due to lack of muscle control

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what is lateralized paresthesia?

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numbness or tingling usually in the extremities

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what is hemiparesis?

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weakness on one side of the body

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which hemisphere is affected when a patient has aphasia or dysphasia?

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left hemisphere

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which hemisphere is affected when a patient has dysarthria?
either left or right
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which hemisphere is affected when a patient has lateralized paresthesia or weakness?
either left or right
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which hemisphere is affected when a patient has hemiparesis?
the contralateral hemisphere of the side being affected
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what does VBI stand for?
vertebro-basilar insufficiency
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what is VBI?
when there is a disturbance in the flow of blood in the vertebral or basilar arteries
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which part of the brain does VBI affect?
posterior circulation
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what is the most common symptom of vertebro-basilar insufficiency?
vertigo
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what is ataxia?
loss of muscle coordination
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the following are S&S of what neurological disorder? 1. vertigo 2. ataxia 3. weakness in limbs 4. drop attacks 5. paresthesia 6. visual disturbances 7. numbness around lips & mouth
VBI
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what is syncope?
fainting due to ischemia of brain
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what is the duration of a stroke in evolution?
72 hours - 2 weeks
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what is another name for a complete stroke?
cerebrovascular attack (CVA)
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how is smoking a predisposing factor for strokes?
smoking irritates the endothelium lining, which can slough it off and lead to stroke
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how is hypertension a predisposing factor for strokes?
hypertension irritates the endothelium lining, which can slough it off and lead to stroke
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how does diabetes increase the risk for stroke? (2)
1. diabetes increases the risk for hypertension, a predisposing factor for stroke. 2. diabetes also increases the chance for atherosclerosis
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females are more likely to have strokes than men. T/F?
false -- men are 1.5x more likely to have a stroke
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what age group is more at risk for strokes?
60+ years old
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why is obesity a predisposing risk factor for strokes?
increased chance of atherosclerosis
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how does birth control increase the chance for a risk of stroke?
increased estrogen use may lead to blood clots
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what is polycythemia vera?
increased RBCs
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how can polycythemia vera increase the chance for stroke?
increased RBC --> increased blood viscosity --> increased chance for arteries getting blocked
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what is hyperlipidemia and how does it increase the risk for stroke?
it is an increase cholesterol & triglycerides in your blood -- increases the risk of plaque being deposited in your arteries
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what are the 3 types of CVA?
1. cerebral thrombosis 2. cerebral embolism 3. hemorrhage
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what is a cerebral thrombosis?
a blood clot within the brain's arteries
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what is cerebral embolism?
when an embolus blocks the brain's arteries
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what can an embolism be?
solid, liquid, or a gas
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what is a hemorrhagic stroke?
when a blood vessel ruptures, leading to bleeding within or over the brain surface
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what is the most common type of stroke? how often does it occur?
cerebral thrombosis causes 40-50% of strokes
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what is the 2nd most common type of stroke? how often does it occur?
cerebral embolism causes 30-35% of strokes
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how often do hemorrhages cause strokes?
20-25%
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what are 2 complications of strokes?
1. pneumonia 2. DVT
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how can pneumonia be a complication of stroke?
patient age & immobility can cause pneumonia
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how can DVT be a complication of stroke?
patient is immobile --> thrombus formation in veins of legs
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where do atypical carotid disease conditions occur in relation to the circle of willis?
they occur before the circle of willis, but there is still stenosis/ischemia somewhere
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what is carotid artery aneurysm?
rupture of a dilated carotid artery
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carotid artery aneurysms are common. T/F?
false -- they are rare
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the following are causes of which atypical disease? 1. congenital weakness 2. trauma 3. infection 4. atherosclerosis
carotid artery aneurysm
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what is fibromuscular dysplasia?
an atypical carotid patho -- dysplasia of media leads to overgrowth of collagen within the media
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are women or men more at risk for FMD? why?
women due to more collagen production
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how does FMD look like on angiography?
bead-like
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what is a carotid body tumor?
a very vascular tumor between the ECA & ICA
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how can a carotid body tumor become vascularized?
ECA & sometimes ICA develop branches to feed it blood supply
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what is the treatment for a carotid body tumor?
surgical
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a carotid body tumor functions as a ____
chemoreceptor
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what is a carotid dissection?
a type of aneurysm where the intima and media are separated due to a tear in the lumen --> separate flow channel in the wall of the artery
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where does a carotid dissection typically occur?
proximal & distal ICA
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the following are causes to which type of atypical carotid pathology? 1. FMD 2. congenital weakness of media 3. trauma to neck 4. chiropractic treatment 5. idiopathic
carotid dissection
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how do anti-hypertension drugs help treat carotid patho?
by decreasing the force of blood on the endothelium
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what are two anticoagulants you can take to help treat carotid patho?
aspirin persatine
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what is an endarterectomy?
a surgical procedure where the artery is opened to remove atherosclerosis
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why is endarterectomy not performed on patients with 100% occlusion of CCA or ICA?
if the patient is still alive not symptomatic, it means collaterals have successfully formed
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how is the artery kept open after closing an endarterectomy?
surgeon places stent in artery
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what is a bypass graft?
a surgical intervention where an alternative pathway around a stenosis is created using part of body's vein or a synthetic material
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which artery is a bypass graft more commonly used for?
prox CCA
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why might surgical intervention be done for coiling, kinking, or tortuosity of a vessel?
shortening the vessel decreases the risk for ischemia
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