Stroke Flashcards

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Q

Describe incidence of stroke in uk population

A

Most people affected by stroke are over age 65, although the condition can affect people of any age

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A health problem not a common complication of stroke

A

Tremors

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3
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What saccharides (sugar molecules) can be used to treat cerebral oedema after severe stroke

A

Mannitol

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Vasospasm ( constriction of a nearby blood vessel) is a post stroke complication that can lead to brain damage, what drug can block calcium channels to help prevent vasospasm

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Nimodipine

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