Stroke general

Question 1

What is the definition of a stroke?

Answer 1

1. Sudden onset of a focal neurological deficit
2. Lasting more than 24 hours
3. Due to infarction or haemorrhage

Question 2

What are the two major types of stroke?

Answer 2

1. Ischaemic stroke

2. Haemorrhagic stroke

Question 3

Which is the most common type of stroke?

Answer 3

Ischaemic stroke makes up 85% of strokes

Question 4

What is the pathophysiology of ischaemic strokes?

Answer 4

Blockage in the blood vessel which stops blood flow

Question 5

What is the pathophysiology of haemorrhagic strokes?

Answer 5

Blood vessel ‘bursts’ leading to a reduction in blood flow

Question 6

What is the mRS used for? (Modified Rankin Scale)

Answer 6

Commonly used to measure disability in people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurlogical disability

Question 7

Detail the mRS criteria?

Answer 7

0 - no symptoms
1 - no significant diability
2 - slightly diabled / able to look after affairs without assistance
3. Moderate disability
4. Moderately - severe diability
5. Severe disability  - bed ridden
6. Dead