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Stroke Flashcards

1
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Warfarin Reversal

A

Vitamin K

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2
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UFH Reversal

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Protamine

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3
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Hemorrhagic Stroke - Anticonvulsants

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Pts are at inc risk of seizure BUT DON’T initiate PTx (unless pt already on b/c Hx of seizures)

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4
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Dabigatran Reversal

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Praxabind (idarucizumab)

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5
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What problem to always think about while pt is recovering from a stroke?

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Depression
- start SSRI :(
- avoid Paraxotine and Tricyclic antidepressants

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6
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What antiplatelet can you not use in PTx of ischemic strokes?

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Prasugrel

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7
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BP goal (tPA administered)

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<180/105
- use parenteral agents to get to goal

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8
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Hemorrhagic Stroke - Antihypertensives

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  • Use parenteral agents
  • Tx if SBP>180
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9
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BP goal (No tpA)

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<220/110
- use parenteral agents to get to goal

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10
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Hemorrhagic Stroke - BP Goals

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  • First 24 hrs: <180/110
  • inpt after 24 hrs: <160/90
  • after 48 hrs: <130/80 or whatever pts goal
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11
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Inclusion Criteria for tPA admin

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  • ISCHEMIC stroke
  • Sx onset ≤4.5hrs ago
  • ≥18yo
    HOLD ANTICOAGS/PLATELETS FOR NEXT 24HRS IF ADMINED
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12
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Types of Rehab needed after stroke

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ST, OT, PT

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13
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HTN Tx in Black pop

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CCB, Thiazide

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14
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Atherosclerotic Stroke - Dyslipidemia PTx

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High Intensity Statin
- Goal LDL < 70

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15
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Rivarox/Apixaban Reversal

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Andexanet (Andexxa)

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16
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HTN Tx in CKD, DM

17
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Atherosclerotic Stroke Antiplatelet Tx

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  • 1st Line: High Dose ASA x2-14days, then 81 ASA indefinitely
  • 2nd Line: 81 ASA + Clopid 75 mg QD (minor stroke)
  • IF ASA Ax: Ticagrelor MonoTx (needs LD)
18
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Hemorrhagic Stroke - Prevention of Vasospasm

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  • ONLY IF subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke (inc risk for cerebral vasospasm)
  • Nimodipine PO q4h x21days
19
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HTN Tx in HFeEF

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ARNI/ACE-i + BB + SGLT2-i + Aldosterone antagonist

20
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HTN Tx in AFib

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BB or Non-DHB CCB (Dilt or Verap) (rate control agents)

21
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Exclusion Criteria for tPA admin

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  • BP: >185/110
  • BG <50
  • inc bleeding risk
22
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HTN Tx in CAD

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BB + ACE-i

23
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Cardioembolic Stroke Antiplatelet Tx

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  • 1st Line: High dose ASA x2-14days, then start DOAC (if caused by AFib)
  • use Warfarin or Riva if mechanical mitral valve or LV thrombosis

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