Occluded vessel and symptoms Flashcards
MCA (5)
Dysphasia or aphasia Contralateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia more severe in the face and upper extremity Confusion Behavioral changes Agitated delirium
ICA (6)
Contralateral weakness Numbness or paralysis Ipsilateral amaurosis fugax Aphasia Bruit Occasional alteration in level of consciousness
ACA (4)
Contralateral hemiparesis,especially of lower extremity
Incontinence
Loss of coordination
Impaired motor and sensory functions
:PCA (2)
Dyslexia
Coma without paralysis
vertebrobasilar (6)
Facial numbness Diplopia Vertigo Dysphagia Amnesia Ataxia
Carotid:anterior circulation: (5) ***
Unilateral motor and sensory deficits
Paresthesia-tingling or numbness on one side
Dysphasia and or aphasia
Monocular disturbances
Behavioral abnormalities
Vertebrovascular-posterior circulation (7) *****
Bilateral motor and sensory deficits
Vertigo(a spinning sensation)
Ataxia(unsteadiness-muscular incoordination)
Bilateral visual field defects including diplopia
Bilateral paresthesia
Drop attack-falling to the ground without other symptoms or loss of conciousness