Stroke Flashcards

1
Q

What is a stroke?

A

Rapid decline in cerebral function due to inadequate blood supply

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2
Q

What is the difference between a TIA and stroke?

A

TIA is a short episode (less than 24hrs) that does not result in loss of cerebral function or unconsciousness

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3
Q

What are the 2 main types of stroke?

A

Haemorrhagic

Ischaemic (infarct)

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4
Q

What is usually the cause of haemorrhagic stroke?

A

Structural abnormality due to hypertension

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5
Q

What is usually the cause of ischaemic stroke?

A

Atherothrombosis

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6
Q

List the main functions of the frontal lobe of the brain

A

Personality
Emotional response
Social behaviour

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7
Q

List the main functions of the dominant side of the parietal lobe of the brain

A

Calculation
Language
Planned movement
Appreciating size, weight and texture

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8
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List the main functions of the non-dominant side of the parietal lobe of the brain

A

Spatial awareness

Constructional skills

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9
Q

List the main functions of the occipital lobe of the brain

A

Vision analysis

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10
Q

List the main functions of the dominant side of the temporal lobe of the brain

A

Auditory perception
Speech and language
Verbal memory
Smell

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11
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List the main functions of the non-dominant side of the temporal lobe of the brain

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Music and tone sequences

Non-verbal memory

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12
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Which imaging is used to find the presence of a cerebral infarct or haemorrhage?

A

CT scan

MRI

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13
Q

List supportive imaging that can help investigate aetiology of a stroke

A

Carotid scan
Angiogram
ECG
Echocardiograph

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14
Q

What is the mainstay of treatment for stroke?

A

Thrombolysis (alteplase)

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