neuro s10 Examplify - stroke Flashcards

1
Q

inferior quadrantopias occur due to damage where?

A

to the superior optic radiations which run in the parietal lobe

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2
Q

what causes contralateral homonymous hemianopia

A

occipital lesions

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3
Q

what causes superior quadrantopias?

A

temporal lobe lesions

> superior optic radiations damages

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4
Q

anterior communicating artery connects

A

the anterior cerebral arteries

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5
Q

pure motor stroke often caused by

A

lenticulostriate vessels in the internal capsule

branch of MCA

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6
Q

what is xanthochromia?

suggests what?

A

yellow discoloration indicating the presence of bilirubin in CSF

a SAH occurred more than 12 hours ago

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7
Q

posterior communicating artery connects

A

the anterior and posterior circulations

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