Neurovascular Anatomy, Cerebral Aneurysms and Basic Stroke Syndromes Flashcards

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What Ix are used to diagnose subarachnoid haemorrhage?

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History
Examination
Unenhanced CT

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What Ix can be used to exclude a diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage?

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CSF analysis that shows ABSENCE of blood products

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What are most commonly the locations of cerebral aneurysms?

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The branching points of the Circle of Willis

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What are two options for treatment of brain aneurysm? What else are goals of treatment?

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Endovascular coil embolisation
Surgical clipping

Treating complications such a hydrocephalus, vasoplastic infarcts and disability

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