Stroke Flashcards
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Etiology of stroke
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Embolisation
Occlusion
Bleed
During pregnancy - middle cerebral artery
Puerperium - internal carotid
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Causes of stroke
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PET / eclampsia
Arterial or venous thrombi
Embolus
Paradoxical embolism
Arteriovenous malformation
Aneurysm rupture
Haematological disorders - sickle cell, DIC, TTP, acquired thrombophilia
Drugs - anticoagulants, cocaine, amphetamines
SLE
infections
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Management of stroke
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Identify site if lesion
Fundoscopy - emboli or Ischaemia of retina, oedema
Cardiac failure, arrhythmia
Skin - emboli, livido reticularis, signs of connective tissue disorders
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Investigations for stroke
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CT/MRI -
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Treatment for stroke
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Supportive care
Anti platelet agents
Low molecular weight heparin
