Stroke Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are symptoms of ACA stroke?
A
- Contralateral hemiparesis and sensory loss
- lower extremity > upper
2
Q
What are symptoms of MCA stroke?
A
- Contralateral hemiparesis and sensory loss
- upper extremity > lower
- Contralateral homonymous hemianopia
- Aphasia
3
Q
What are symptoms of PCA stroke?
A
- Contralateral homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing
- Visual agnosia
4
Q
Where is the stroke in Weber’s syndrome?
A
Branches of the PCA that supply the midbrain
5
Q
Where is the stroke in Lateral Medullary syndrome/wallenberg syndrome?
A
Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
5
Q
What are the symptoms of Webers syndrome?
A
- Ipsilateral CN III palsy
- Contralateral weakness of upper and lower extremity
6
Q
How does lateral medullary syndrome present?
A
- Ipsilateral: facial pain and temperature loss
- Contralateral: limb/torso pain and temperature loss
- Ataxia
- nystagmus
7
Q
Where is the stroke in lateral pontine syndrome?
A
Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
8
Q
How does lateral pontine syndrome present?
A
- Ipsilateral: facial paralysis and deafness
- Contralateral: limb/torso pain and - temperature loss
- Ataxia, nystagmus
9
Q
How does retinal/opthalmic artery stroke present?
A
Amaurosis fugax
10
Q
How does basilar artery stroke present?
A
‘Locked in’ syndrome