neuro incorrects Flashcards
what treatment to do when there is evidence of stroke with carotid stenosis?
tPA within 6 hours
when should carotid angioplasty be used?
carotid stenosis without acute stroke symptoms
when is mechanical thrombectomy used?
carotid stenosis with stroke symptoms that havent improved
aca stroke symptoms?
loss of movement to lower extremities,personality changes, aphasia
mca stroke symptoms?
upper extremity movement loss, speech difficulties due to wernicke and brocas area
pontine stroke symptoms?
“locked in syndrome”
pca stroke?
visual defects, hemianopia or quadanaopia
PICA stroke symptoms?
wallenberg syndrome
difficulty with balance
loss of sensation on one side of the body
when to use EEG for brain?
Prions, epilepsy
when to do mri of brain?
cancer, ms, structural issues
what does brown sequard present with?
ipsilateral loss of touch, vibration
ipsilateral hemiparesis
contralateral pain and temperature loss
what is the treatment for tourettes? what kind of medication is it ?
clonidine?
alpha 2 agonist
