Neuro Flashcards

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Lenticulostriate arteries (anterior circulation)

A

Deep small vessel branches of MCA
Supply de basal ganglia (putamen)
Pure motor stroke
Due to hyaline arteriosclerosis secondary to HTN

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Guillain- Barré Syndrome (MOA, symptoms)

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Due to molecular mimicry
Symmetric ascending paralysis
Histo: Endoneurial inflammation

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3
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Migraine therapy (abortive)
Med names:

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Triptans
NSAIDs, Acetaminophen
Antiemetics
Ergotamine ( vasoconstrictor)

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Migraine therapy (Preventive)
Med names:

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Anticonvulsants (Topiramate or Valproate)
Beta blockers
Antidepressants (tricyclic or venlafaxine)

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5
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Dynein transport ?

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Retrograde

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6
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Kinesin transport ?

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Anterograde ( reactivation)

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7
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Raphe nuclei neurons

A

Serotonergic neurons

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8
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The locus ceruleus neurons

A

Norepinephrine neurons

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9
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Nucleus basalis of meynert neurons

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Cholinergic neurons (Ach)

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10
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Subtancia nigra neurons

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Dopaminergic neurons
Low in Parkinson

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