Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
TIA immediate treatment
A
Aspirin (other antiplatlet if allergic)
2
Q
What should be given within 4.5 hours of ischaemic stroke
A
Atleplase
3
Q
Disabling ischaemic stoke treatment
A
Aspirin for two weeks before anticoagulant treatment
If prosthetic heart valve and already on anticoagulant and who are at risk then this is stopped for 7 days and given aspirin
4
Q
Long term management of stroke
A
1) Clopidogrel (dipyridamole/aspirin if CI)
2) Statin
3) Blood pressure medications - target <130/80
4) Lifestyle changes
5
Q
When is the statin given after a stroke ?
A
48 hours after symptom onset
6
Q
Stroke with AF present
A
Start DOAC/Warfarin instead
7
Q
Is DAPT used in TIA/Iscahemic
A
Asprin 75mg for 21 days with clop lifelong
