Neurology Master Class Flashcards
1
Q
causes of headache when more feature in stroke
A
arterial dissection
subarachnoid
verebral venous thrombosis
haemorhaggic stroke with raised ICP
2
Q
what’s more predictive for stroke? amarosis fugax? or TIA with hemiparesis?
A
TIA with hemiparesis
3
Q
how is loss of vision different in migraine than from amarosis fugax?
A
migraine usually in both eyes
4
Q
when do you get limb-jerking TIAs, focal convulsions?
A
critical stenosis of Internal carotid - low flow
5
Q
radiation in the neck can do what in the future?
A
accelerated athersclerotic formation in the carotids
6
Q
if an aneurysm has already bled, risk of recurrence?
A
yes, need treatment
7
Q
headache with ischaemic stroke?
A
about 25% of patients experience it
