Neurology - Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke Flashcards
Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke
What is the definition of Acute Stroke?
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What is the pathogenesis of Acute Stroke?
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What is the Oxford Stroke Classification/the Bramford Classification?
- Classifies stroke based on the initial symptoms
- Need to assess:
- unilateral hemiparesis
- homonymous hemianopia
- higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphagia
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What are the effects of a Total Anterior Circulation Syndrome?
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What are the effects of a Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke Syndrome?
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What are the effects of a Posterior Circulation Infarct?
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What are the effects of Lacunar Stroke Syndrome?
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What are the differentials for an Acute Stroke?
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What is the overall management of Acute Stroke?
- Resuscitate
- Monitor
- Investigate
- Manage Medical
- Surgical
- Secondary Prevention
- Rehabilitation
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What is the resuscitation management of Acute Stroke?
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How is Acute Stroke monitored?
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What are the blood investigations for Acute Stroke?
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What are the imaging investigations for Acute Stroke?
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What is the Medical Management of Acute Stroke?
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What is the Surgical Management of Acute Stroke?
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What is on a Stroke Unit?
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What is included in a Non-Acute Stroke work up?
- ECG
- Bloods
- Imaging
- Secondary Prevention
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Why is an ECG done in a Non-Acute Stroke work up?
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What are the blood investigations for Non-Acute Stroke?
(and a thrombophilia screen)
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What is included in a thrombophilia screen?
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What are the imaging investigations for a Non-Acute Stroke?
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What is the secondary prevention of a Non-Acute Stroke?
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Where must rehabilitation of a Non-Acute Stroke take place?
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What does the acronym MENDS mean?
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What is the prognosis of Non-Acute Stroke?
