Neurology - Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

Question 1

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the definition of Acute Stroke?

Answer 1

Question 2

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the pathogenesis of Acute Stroke?

Answer 2

Question 3

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the Oxford Stroke Classification/the Bramford Classification?

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• Classifies stroke based on the initial symptoms
• Need to assess:
  
  • unilateral hemiparesis
  • homonymous hemianopia
  • higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphagia

Question 4

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the effects of a Total Anterior Circulation Syndrome?

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Question 5

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the effects of a Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke Syndrome?

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Question 6

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the effects of a Posterior Circulation Infarct?

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Question 7

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the effects of Lacunar Stroke Syndrome?

Answer 7

Question 8

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the differentials for an Acute Stroke?

Answer 8

Question 9

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the overall management of Acute Stroke?

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1. Resuscitate
2. Monitor
3. Investigate
4. Manage Medical
5. Surgical
6. Secondary Prevention
7. Rehabilitation

Question 10

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the resuscitation management of Acute Stroke?

Answer 10

Question 11

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

How is Acute Stroke monitored?

Answer 11

Question 12

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the blood investigations for Acute Stroke?

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Question 13

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the imaging investigations for Acute Stroke?

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Question 14

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the Medical Management of Acute Stroke?

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Question 15

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the Surgical Management of Acute Stroke?

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Question 16

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is on a Stroke Unit?

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Question 17

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is included in a Non-Acute Stroke work up?

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• ECG
• Bloods
• Imaging
• Secondary Prevention

Question 18

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

Why is an ECG done in a Non-Acute Stroke work up?

Answer 18

Question 19

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the blood investigations for Non-Acute Stroke?

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(and a thrombophilia screen)

Question 20

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is included in a thrombophilia screen?

Answer 20

Question 21

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What are the imaging investigations for a Non-Acute Stroke?

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Question 22

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the secondary prevention of a Non-Acute Stroke?

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Question 23

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

Where must rehabilitation of a Non-Acute Stroke take place?

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Question 24

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What does the acronym MENDS mean?

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Question 25

Acute Stroke, Non-Acute Stroke

What is the prognosis of Non-Acute Stroke?

Answer 25