Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Commonest cause of haemorrhagic stroke
A
Charcot-Bouchard anuerysm
2
Q
Cause of Charcot-Bouchard aneurysms
A
Hypertension
3
Q
Most common origin of clots causing ischaemic stroke
A
Heart, carotid atheroma, coagulation disorders
4
Q
Classic symptoms of stroke of the anterior cerebral artery
A
Loss of sensation and weakness in the leg
5
Q
Classic symptoms of stroke of the middle cerebral artery
A
Upper limb weakness, memory and speech disturbances
6
Q
Classic symptoms of stroke of the posterior cerebral artery
A
Visual disturbances
7
Q
Most common vessel affected by stroke
A
Middle cerebral artery
