Occluded vessel and symptoms Flashcards

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MCA (5)

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Dysphasia or aphasia
Contralateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia more severe in the face and upper extremity
Confusion
Behavioral changes
Agitated delirium
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ICA (6)

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Contralateral weakness
Numbness or paralysis
Ipsilateral amaurosis fugax
Aphasia
Bruit
Occasional alteration in level of consciousness
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ACA (4)

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Contralateral hemiparesis,especially of lower extremity
Incontinence
Loss of coordination
Impaired motor and sensory functions

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4
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:PCA (2)

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Dyslexia

Coma without paralysis

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5
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vertebrobasilar (6)

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Facial numbness
Diplopia
Vertigo
Dysphagia
Amnesia
Ataxia
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Carotid:anterior circulation: (5) ***

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Unilateral motor and sensory deficits
Paresthesia-tingling or numbness on one side
Dysphasia and or aphasia
Monocular disturbances
Behavioral abnormalities

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Vertebrovascular-posterior circulation (7) *****

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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

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