Model 3: CVA 2 Flashcards
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Q
Anterior circulation syndromes include deficits related to?
Hallmark cortical lesions?
A
#Cortex #Basal ganglia/internal capsule
#Aphasia #Hemianopsia #Agraphesthesia #Extinction of dual simultaneous stimulation #Neglect
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Q
Top causes of stroke?
A
#Cryptogenic – 30% #Penetrating artery disease – 25% #Cardioembolus – 20% #Thrombotic or atheroembolic disease – 20%
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Q
5 Signs of posterior circulation stroke?
A
#Cranial nerve nuclei deficits (3-diplopia,5-sensation,9,10-dysarthria) #Vertigo (vestibular nuclei) #ataxia (cerebellum) #Nausea and vomiting #Crossed deficits (ipsilateral face and contralateral body)
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Q
Weber syndrome?
A
Ipsilateral oculomotor paresis with contralateral hemiparesis (third nerve palsy on one side and paralysis on other)
4
Q
Medial medullary syndrome?
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#Contralateral hemiparesis #ipsilateral tongue paresis
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Q
Lateral medullary syndrome?
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#Dysarthria #Nausea/vomiting #Vertigo #Horner's syndrome #Crossed sensory deficit
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Q
Ataxia-hemiparesis syndrome – where is the lesion?
A
Pontine Lacunae
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Q
Dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome – where is the lesion?
A
Pons
8
Q
Should anticoagulation be given in acute stroke?
A
Not unless large vessel disease
