stroke Flashcards
what is a stroke?
focal/global loss of brain function
name the main types of stroke?
haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage
infarct
if its a cardioembolic stroke (eg caused by AF) what is the best treatment?
warfarin
main functions of frontal lobe?
PERSONALITY
emotions
social behaviour
a lesion in the front lobe can cause what?
disinhibition impaired memory incontinence lack of initiative anosmia
what are the functions of the dominant side of the parietal lobe?
calculation
language
planned movement
a lesion in the dominant side of the temperol lobe will cause what?
dyphasia
dyslexia
apraxia
agnosia
what are the functions of the non dominant side of the parietal lobe?
spatial orientation
constructional side
a lesion in the non dominant side of the parietal lobe will cause what?
neglect of the non dom side
spatial disorienatation
dressing apraxia
constructional apraxia
function of the occipital lobe?
vision
functions of the dominant side of temporal lobe?
hearing
speech
smell
verbal memory
functions of non-dominant side of temporal lobe?
auditory perception
music zone
non verbal memory
smell
what tests could you do to identify the cause of a stroke?
carotid scan
angiogram
ECG- check AF
echo
what tests can you do to check risk factors for having s stroke?
check BP check lipid profile glucose smoking? diet?
which imaging test is best for showing bleeds?
CT scan
