Seminar Presentation Flashcards
What is Altepase?
A thrombolytic that degrades fibrin
What is aspirin?
An anti platelet, reduces ischameic stroke by reducing the chances of clots forming
What is an anticoagulant?
It is a medication used to suppress the synthesis of clotting factors, reducing the bloods ability to clot
What is a statin?
Statins are a drug used to lower cholesterol in arteries, reducing the risk of cholesterol blocking vessels in the brain, causing ischaemic stroke
What is my recommendation?
I would recommend statin therapy for women who have just had a stroke
I would use dipyridamole instead of clopidogrel due to limited research support.
I would recommend avoiding Altepase in early haemorrhage due to placental abrupt Jon risk before 19w.
I would primarily use aspirin as it is already used in low dose in pregnancy by my trust but is also cheap and effective. Warfarin has not been seen to be more effective.
If using Aspirin I would monitor fit IUGR and risk of haemorrhage.
What is an carotid endarterectomy?
An incision in the neck to open up the carotid artery and remove the fatty deposits, reducing narrowing of the artery
What is a thromboectomy?
The name of a blood clot removal surgery, to be commenced once stroke is identified.
Usually done by inserting a catheter into the groin
Can be done under both local or general anaesthetic
