Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
According to the cincinatti stroke scale what is the probability of stroke in
1/3
2/3
A
1/3: 72%
3/3: >85%
2
Q
What are the contraindications for rtPA?
A
Head trauma or prior stroke in prev 3 months
Sxs of subarachnoid haemorrhage
Arterial puncture in a NONcompressible site in previous 7 days
PREVIOUS ICH
Elevated BP >185 >110
Active bleeding on examination
Blood glucose 1/3 hypodensity cerebral hemisphere)
