Stroke

Question 1

What does the anterior cerebral artery supply?

Answer 1

• the superolateral and medial aspects of the frontal and parietal lobes
• the corpus callosum
• the basal ganglia

Question 2

What are some potential patient deficits following occlusion of the ACA?

Answer 2

• Contralateral weakness in muscles (primarily in LE)
• Contralateral sensory loss (primarily in LE)
• Incontinence
• Aphasia
• Memory & behavior deficits
• Apraxia

Question 3

What does the middle cerebral artery supply?

Answer 3

• The surface of the cerebral hemispheres

- The deep frontal & parietal lobes

Question 4

What are some potential patient deficits following occlusion of the MCA?

Answer 4

• Contralateral weakness in face & UE
• Contralateral sensory loss in face & UE
• Homonymous hemianopia

Question 5

What does the vertebrobasilar artery supply?

Answer 5

• brainstem

- cerebellum

Question 6

What are some potential patient deficits following occlusion of the vertebrobasilar artery?

Answer 6

• Diplopia
• Dysphagia
• Dysarthria
• Deafness
• Vertigo
• Ataxia
• Dizziness & equilibrium disturbances
• Headaches

Question 7

What does the posterior cerebral artery supply?

Answer 7

• the occipital and temporal lobes
• the thalamus
• the upper brainstem

Question 8

What are some potential patient deficits following occlusion of the PCA?

Answer 8

• Thalamic Pain Syndrome
• Contralateral Sensory Loss
• Homonymous Hemianopia
• Visual Agnosia
• Cortical Blindness