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Stroke 2 Flashcards

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What is the definition of stroke?

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Is an acute neurological deficit lasting more than 24 hours and caused by cerebrovascular aetiology.

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What is an ischaemic stroke?

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Caused by a vascular occlusion or stenosis

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What is a haemorrhagic stroke?

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  1. Caused by vascular rupture

1. Results in intra-parenchymal damage/subarachnod haemorrhage

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What is the split between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?

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  1. Ischaemic - 85%

2. Haemorrhagic - 15%

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