neuro Flashcards
1
Q
epidural hemtoma
A
key lime pie
MMA
commonly have a lucid period
need to do a ct
2
Q
hemifacial spasm
A
half the face, some or all muscles start twiching in the muscles supplied by facial nerve. either an artery irrating the nerve, damage to the nerve itslef or compression by tumour etc.
3
Q
signs of tia
A
- vision problems
- weak muscles
- speech problems
- dizzines
- migraine big dx for stroke
- sensory changes
- involuntary movements twitching?
4
Q
defintion of tia
A
transiset loss of blood flow to the brain and symptims usually resolve within 1 hour
5
Q
if you suspect a tia what do you do
A
- ct head to dx from stroke
- start patient on antiplatelet therapy 75 mg
lifestyle advice
6
Q
main culprit in tia which vessel
A
carotid artery (braches)
7
Q
subdural hematoma
A
elderly, alcoholics
banana
bridging veins
ct head
