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multi d final Flashcards

1
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TIA (transient ischemic attack)

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less than 24 hours
strong indicator of pending CVA (15% in 90 days)

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how to manage TIA

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observation
treatment of risk factors
anticoagulation
carotid endarterectomy

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CVA

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4th leading cause of death in US
sudden onset of neuro deficits within 24 hours

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risk factors of CVA

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older age
african american or hispanic
male
HTN
CAD
hyperlipidemia
elevated LDL levels
hyper-coagulable state
DMII
obesity
tobacco use
alcohol abuse
sedentary lifestyle

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prevalence of strokes

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12% of deaths globally
lifetime stroke risk is 25% for those >25 years of age

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hemorrhagic stroke

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blood leaks into brain tissue

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ischemic stroke

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clot stops blood supply to an area of brain
present with predetermined syndromes
can predict what vasculature will be affected

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ICH (intracerebral hemorrhage)

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10-15% of all strokes
from rupture of cerebral vessels
result of high BP

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primary symptoms of ICH

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spontaneous rupture of small vessels damaged by chronic hypertension

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secondary symptoms of ICH

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bleeding of cerebrovascular abnormalities, tumors, or impaired coagulation

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ICH outcomes

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associated with higher risk of fatality
damages brain cells
may increase pressure on brain or spasms in vessels

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12
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death prevalence in ICH

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nearly half of all pts with primary ICH dis within the first month after the acute event

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lacunar stroke

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25% of ischemic strokes
creates deep cavities in brain tissue
occlusion of vessels from the circle of willis

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middle cerebral artery infarction presentation

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contralateral hemiparesis
facial paralysis
sensory loss in face and UE

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general info about MCAI

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90% of all strokes
largest of the brain’s arteries
supplies most of outer frontal, parietal and temporal lobes

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MCA syndrome

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presents with neglect and poor motivation

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MCA syndrome - Gerstmann syndrome

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L/R disorientation
acalculia
agraphia
finger agnosia

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anterior cerebral artery infarction

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involves medial cerebral cortex
compromises motor and sensory of LE

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ACAI left sided lesions

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transcortical motor aphasia

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ACAI right sided lesions

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confusional state and motor hemineglect

21
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superficial posterior cerebral artery infarction

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visual and somatosensory deficits

22
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larger PCAI

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hemisensory loss
hemiparesis due to involvement of thalamus

23
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where does the PCA supply?

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occipital lobe
inferior temporal lobe
thalamus

24
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vertebrobasilar infarction (VBI) presentation

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ataxia
vertigo
headache
vomiting
oropharyngeal dysfunction
visual-field deficits
abnormal oculomotor findings

25
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VBI - mid basilar artery

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locked in syndrome
ipsilateral CN7 palsy
decreases level of consciousness
hemiparesis and hemitaxia
oculomotor deficits
arm posturing

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VBI - intracranial vertebral artery

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wallenburg syndrome
dizziness
diploplia

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VBI - distal basilar artery

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comatose state
defective vertical gaze
hemiparesis and hemitaxia
diplolia
speech difficulties
altered mental state
small, poorly reactive pupils
weakness
ataxia

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VBI - origin of extracranial vertebral artery

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dizziness
blurred vision
ataxia
vomiting

29
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cerebellar infarction

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loss of coordination
ataxia
nausea
vomiting
headache
dysarthria
vertigo

30
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BEFAST stroke signs

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balance
eyes
face
arms
speech
time

31
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beyond BEFAST

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numbness
sudden confusion
trouble seeing
trouble walking
severe headache

32
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ischemic CVA management

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cerebral hypo-perfusion
BP control
treatment of risk factors

33
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prognosis of ICVA

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85% of all stroke types
13-23% mortality in 30 days

34
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tissue plasminogen activator

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strongly recommended within 4-5 hours of stroke symptoms
NOT for hemmoragic stroke

35
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what scan is the earlier indicator for stroke?

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MRI

36
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prognosis of hemorrhagic CVA

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poor compared it ICVA
30 day mortality rate - 35-50%

37
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PT’s role in strokes

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history
vitals are important
other tests and measures
dx, prog, POC
EDUCATION of pt and family

38
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national institutes of health stroke scale (NIHSS)

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valid for size and severity
0 = no deficits
42 = worst deficits
must be trained

39
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NIHSS outcomes

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very severe - >25
severe - 15-24
mild to moderate - 5-14
mild 1-5

40
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correlation of NIHSS score to discharge disposition

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<5: 80% discharged to home
6-13: typically require ARF
>14: frequently require LT skilled care

41
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describe damage to cerebellum

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motor dysfunction
postural control
equilibrium
coordination

42
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common deficits of cerebellar damage

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dysdiadochokinesia
slurred speech
ataxia
unsteady gait
nystagmus

43
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conditions responsible for cerebellar damage

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CVA
head trauma
alcoholism
tumors
toxins
MS
anything that causes oxygen deprivation

44
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UE coordination tests

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RAM tests for dysdiadochokinesia
finger opposition
finger to nose
finger to clinician finger and back to nose

45
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LE coordination tests

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heel to shin
toe to clinician finger
RAM

46
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balance observations

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level of assistance required
# times balance lost
ability to maintain midline
duration of stance
use of support
direction of deviation of movement
presence of postural controls strategies

47
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how does normal cognition help balance?

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paying attention to surroundings
making correct decisions about situations
remembering dangerous situations

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