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Neurovascular Flashcards

1
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where does ACA supply

A

corpus callosum
anterior internal capsule
part of caudate nucleus

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2
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where does MCA supply

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majority of lateral hemispheres, internal capsule, basal ganglia

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3
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where does the vertebral artery supply

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posterior inferior cerebellar hemispheres

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4
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where does the basilar artery supply

A

pons

superior and anterior cerebellar hemispheres

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5
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where does PCA supply

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occipital cortex and thalamus

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6
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where do superficial and deep veins drain to

A

dural venous sinuses

superficial to SSS and deep to straight sinus

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7
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what do dural venous sinuses contain allowing resorption of CSF

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arachnoid granulations

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describe the passage of venous blood from superior sagittal sinus

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terminates at confluence of sinuses, drains to right/left transverse sinuses and to IJV

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9
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what is an arteriovenous malformation

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tangle of arteries and veins with one or more fistulas to create shunt without capiillary bed

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10
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presentation of AVM

A 
headache 
focal neuro deficit 
general or partial seizure 
haemorrhage 
asymptomatic
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investigation of AVM?

A

Catheter angiography

CTA can be used in emergency

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management of AVM

A

surgical
stereotactic radiosurgery
endovascular coiling
observation

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what is a SAH

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extravasation of blood in SA space between pia and arachnoid mater

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14
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cause of SAH

A

trauma

ruptures berry aneurysm

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15
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presentation of SAH

A 
worst ever sudden onset headache 
neck stiffness and photophobia 
3rd nerve palsy in PCA aneurysm 
confusion, seizure, LOC 
vitreous haemorrhage
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16
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investigation of SAH

A

CT
CTA to locate abnormality
If CT normal consider delay in presentation, LP will have xanthochromia

17
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complications of SAH

A 
vasospasm
rebleed
hydrocephalus 
seizure
hyponatraemia
18
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what is a cavernous malformation

A

vascular lesions encompassing sinusoidal spaces

19
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clinical features cavernous malformation

A

seizure
progressive neuro deficit
haemorrhage

20
Q

investigation of cavernous malformation

A

CT acutely

T2 MRI gold standard - popcorn appearance with ring of hypointensity

21
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treatment of cavernous malformation

A

observation

excision

MB3 Neurology (19 decks)

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