Stroke Flashcards

1
Q

What is affected predominantly in a ACA infarct?

A

The contralateral lower limb

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2
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What is affected predominantly in a Left MCA infarct?

A

Dysphagia and right sided weakness/numbness

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3
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What is affected predominantly in a right MCA infarct?

A

Left sided weakness/numbness

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4
Q

What is affected predominantly in a brainstem infarct?

A

May involve diplopia, visual fields defect, facial weakness, contralateral limb weakness, incoordination

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5
Q

What are the 2 causes of stroke?

A

Haemorrhage or ischaemia

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6
Q

What are the 5 subtypes of ischaemic stroke?

A
Large artery atherosclerosis
Cardioembolism
Small vessel occlusion
Stroke of other determined etiology 
Stroke of undetermined etiology
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7
Q

What are some post-stroke problems that impact therapy?

A
Cardiovascular instability
Altered consciousness
Cognitive problems
Hearing or vision issues
Contractures
Constipation
Respiratory complications 
Pain
Oedema
Motor weakness
Memory problems
Behavioural changes
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8
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What causes hypertonia?

A

CNS damage: Blood flow alterations cause neuronal change and and information is distorted as it travels via the corticospinal pathway

Biochemical: muscles shorten and lengthen depending on the direction of pull

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