Stroke Flashcards
1
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
2
Q
A health problem not a common complication of stroke
A
Tremors
3
Q
What saccharides (sugar molecules) can be used to treat cerebral oedema after severe stroke
A
Mannitol
4
Q
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
A
Nimodipine
