Stroke Flashcards

1
Q

How can you assess the extent of damage cause by stroke?

A
  • Hard neurological signs

- Imagining (CT angio/MRI) - can be unreliable

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2
Q

Which neurological deficits are poor prognostic indicators?

A
  • Receptive dysphasia
  • Neglect
  • Hemianopia
  • Double incontinence (faecal particularly)
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