Module 5 - Circulatory System Flashcards
What does the internal carotid artery supply?
hemispheres of the brain
What does the external carotid artery supply?
face, scalp, forehead, etc
What does the anterior cerebral artery supply?
Medial surface of the brain – diencephalon?
What does the middle cerebral artery supply?
lateral surface of the brain – parietal, frontal, temporal; perisylvian area
What does the posterior cerebral artery supply?
medial surface of occipital, temporal lobe; thalamus
What can penetrate the blood brain barrier?
lipid soluble things (ethanol, carbs, caffeine)
Which radiologic imaging method can see active bleeding?
CT
What is thrombosis?
ischemic cva; stationary blockage
What is an embolism?
ischemic cva; mobile blockage
what are TIAs?
transient ischemic attacks – usually embolic, short term, usually complete recovery
What are the kinds of hemorrhagic CVA?
extracerebral, intracerebral
What are the types of extracerebral CVA?
subdural, epidural, subarachnoid
What is the biggest predictor of stroke recovery?
pre-morbid condition
