Neuro 5 Flashcards
1
Q
ABCD2 score for TIA
A
Age >/= 60
BP >/= 140/90
Clinical sx (slurred speech - 1, unilateral weakness - 2)
Duration ( >/= 60 min - 2, < 60 - 1)
DM
2
Q
anterior circulation sx CVA
A
MCA - unilateral weakness and/or numbness (UE > LE), facial droop w forehead sparing, gaze deviation towards side of lesion, speech deficits
ACA - motor deficits of LE
3
Q
posterior circulation sx CVA
A
vomiting
visual changes
vertigo
nystagmus
drop stacks
4
Q
dx CVA
A
CT head without contrast best initial
CT or MRA, carotid copper US
5
Q
blood pressure goals ischemic stroke
A
BP should only be lowered IF BP >/= 180/110 if thrombolytics are to be used or >/= 220/120 if no plan to use thrombolytics
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