Neuro F Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Stroke definition (4 parts)
A
Acute onset
Focal CNS involvement
Disturbance of CNS circulation
>24h involvement
2
Q
Transient Ischemic Attack definition
A
Stroke for <24h
3
Q
85% of strokes Ischemic/Hemorrhagic
A
Ischemic
4
Q
Most common cause of ischemic stroke
A
Atherosclerosis
5
Q
Biggest 3 risks of stroke
A
- Prior stroke
- HTN
- Atrial fibrillation
6
Q
Local anesthetic for Atrial Fibrillation
A
Procainamide
7
Q
Risk of recurrence: Stroke v TIA
A
same (25% after 5 years)
8
Q
Stroke mortality at 5 years
A
50%
9
Q
Sudden severe headache
A
Hemorrhagic stroke, not ischemic
10
Q
Saccular Aneurysm rupture incidence
A
Peaks at 60, uncommon early
