Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of stroke is most common?
A
Ischaemic
2
Q
What are risk factors for stroke?
A
Age Family history of stroke Gender Race Previous stroke
3
Q
What is the only way of differentiating between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?
A
brain imaging
4
Q
Where does an atheroembolism infarct?
A
same side as
affected carotid artery
5
Q
Where does a cardioembolism infarct?
A
infarcts in more than one arterial territory, bilateral
6
Q
What are TIAs?
A
focal neurological symptoms that resolve within 24 hrs
7
Q
How should strokes be managed?
A
Aspirin 75 mg + Dipyridamole MR 200 mg twice daily/Clopidogrel 75 mg daily (Antiplatelets)
Statins
If in AF- anticoagulation
Antihypertensives
Surgical management (relief of pressure etc)
