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Stroke Flashcards

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What is stroke?

A

Blocked or ruptured vessel in the brain causing a failure of neuronal function
Lasts 24 hours

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What are the 2 blood supplies of the brain?

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Carotid system
Vertebrobasilar system

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3
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What are the 2 stroke subtypes?

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Infarction
Haemorrhagic

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4
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What causes stroke?

A

Cardiogenic emboli
Aortic arch plaque
Carotid plaque
Intercranial atherosclerosis
Penetrating artery disease
Atrial fibrillation
Valve disease
Left ventricle thrombi

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5
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What are the subtypes of stroke?

A

Anterior circulation stroke
Lacunar stroke
Posterior circulation stroke

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What are the features of anterior circulation stroke?

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Hemiparesis
Hemianopia
Dysphasia
Neglect

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What are the features of lacunar stroke?

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No cortical signs
Pure sensory
Pure motor
Pure sensori-motor

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What are the features of posterior circulation stroke?

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Brain stem:
- Coma
- Vertigo
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Ataxia
- Hemiparesis
- Visual field defects

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What is the treatment of stroke?

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Aspirin
Thrombolysis with alteplase
Thrombectomy
Anticoagulants
Statins
BP management

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