Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is stoke
A
Clinical syndrome of rapid onset of vocal deficit of brain function lasting more than 24 hours or bleeding to death
2
Q
If the patient had stroke symptoms but didn’t complete 24 hours what does it called ?
A
TIA
3
Q
What are the modifiable risk factors of stroke
A
Hypertension DM Smoking Dyslipidaemia Heart disease
4
Q
What are the non modifiable risk factors of stroke
A
Age Gender Race Family history Previous stroke
5
Q
Types of stroke
A
Ischemic stroke 85%
Haemorrhagic stroke 15%
6
Q
History of stroke
A
Hypertension DM Dyslipidaemia Heart or vascular disease Blood disease or anticoagulants Similar condition Family history
7
Q
Investigations to confirm the diagnosis of stroke
A
CT MRI LP Carotid duplex Angio
8
Q
Investigations to detect the cause of the risk factor of stroke
A
Lab
ECG
Echo
CBC
9
Q
Investigations to avoid complications of stroke
A
Serum electrolytes Liver function Kidney function Chest x-Ray Urine dipstick
10
Q
Treatment of ischemic stroke
A
Thrombolytic therapy
Anticoagulants
Anti-platelets
11
Q
Treatment of haemorrhagic stroke
A
Surgical decompression if needed Aneurysm repair if needed Control hypertension Control raised ICP Control coagulation defect if present