Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is the action of tPA?
A
activates plasmnogen to plasmin to break down clot into FDPs
2
Q
What is the new type of stroke you are definitely not going to ever forget?
A
lacunar
3
Q
What is the etiology of a lacunar stroke?
A
HTN damages endothelium of small vessels, clot forms on damaged endothelial tissue
4
Q
What is the major risk factor in lacunar stroke?
A
HTN
5
Q
Someone has hypertension, what type of little stroke are you going to warm them about?
A
lacunar stroke
6
Q
LACUNAR STROKE
A
lacunar stroke
