Stroke and Interventional Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
Which kind of stroke is more common?
A
Ischemic (87%) – hemorrhagic accounts for only 13%
2
Q
How many strokes occur in the U.S. per year?
A
800,000
3
Q
Emboli are the most common source of ischemic strokes. What is the most common cause of stroke-inducing emboli?
A
Atrial fibrillation
4
Q
Not all clots can be opened with tPA. What is the size that seems to predict success?
A
Clots less than 5 mm (those greater than 7 mm have never been opened)
5
Q
Benefits have been shown when tPA is given within ___________.
A
5.5 hours after stroke began
6
Q
TPA is still the standard of care, but it cannot be used in patients with ____________.
A
anticoagulation medications on board
7
Q
___________ is now also used to treat stroke (that is, in addition to TPA).
A
Stentretriever
