Neurovascular

Question 1

What is a neurovascular condition?

Answer 1

Neurological conditions
are disorders of the brain, spinal
cord or nerves
They can have a range of causes
including genetic factors, traumatic
injury and infection

Question 2

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Answer 2

A temporary interruption in blood flow
to an area of the brain that does not
last long enough to cause permanent
damage to the brain (less than 24
hours). Always caused by temporary ischemia, not
bleeding.
-Aspirin 300mg if tolerated
-Refer to specialist within 24 hours for CT scan/ ECG/ carotid
doppler
-Lifestyle advise and management of risk factors
-Advice re stroke recognition

Question 3

Stroke

Answer 3

A stroke is an interruption of blood flow
to an area of the brain that lasts long
enough to cause permanent damage
to the brain- medical emergency

Question 4

Ischemia

Answer 4

A less-than-normal amount of blood flow to part of your body. This lack of blood flow means your tissues aren’t getting the oxygen they need.

Question 5

Risk factors of TIA and stroke

Answer 5

-Smoking
-Drug and alcohol abuse
-Inactivity
-Poor diet
-Diabetes
-Hyperlipidaemia