S2 TIA's

Question 1

Which conditions can mimic strokes? (5)

Answer 1

Seizures, syncope, hypoglycaemia, migraine, acute confusional states.

Question 2

Which symptoms accompany an anterior circulation infarct? (4)

Answer 2

Amarausis fugax.
Dysphasia.
Apraxia.
Inattention.

Question 3

Which symptoms accompany a posterior circulation infarct? (4)

Answer 3

Ataxia.
Diplopia.
Vertigo.
Bilateral symptoms.

Question 4

Which scoring system is used for TIA and what are its components?

Answer 4

ABCD2

Age, BP, Clinical features, Duration of symptoms, Diabetes

Question 5

Which symptoms may stem from either an anterior or posterior stroke? (4)

Answer 5

Hemianopia, hemiparesis, dysarthria, hemisensory loss

Question 6

Which medications are included in the polypill? (4)

Answer 6

Statin.
Aspirin.
Anti-hypertensives.
Folic acid.

Question 7

What are the secondary prevention methods for TIA’s? (8)

Answer 7

Diet. Exercise. 
Aspirin. 
Statins. 
BP lowering. 
Warfarin. 
Smoking. 
Diabetic control.