Stroke Rehab

Question 1

Most important modifiable risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 1

Hypertension

Question 2

Afib increases stroke risk by how many fold?

Answer 2

Fivefold

Question 3

Which ischemic stroke is know to have gradual onset of symptoms and which one is immediate

Answer 3

Thrombotic Ischemic = slow (gradual) onset

Embolic Ischemic = immediate onset

Question 4

In Wallenberg Syndrome does the following occur Ipsilateral or Contralateral?

Horner’s Syndrome (ptosis, myosis, anhydrides)
Facial decrease in pain and temperature
Cerebellar Signs (ataxia)- patient falls to side of lesion.

Answer 4

Ipsilateral

Question 5

The Occlusion of

VA
PICA
Superior lateral medullary 
Middle lateral medullary
Or
Inferior lateral medullary 

Results in which syndrome

Answer 5

Wallenberg (lateral medullary) syndrome

Question 6

Wallenberg Vs Weber syndrome

Answer 6

Wallenberg: (Lateral medullary) Ipsilateral Horners and ataxia (falls to side of lesion). Contralateral dysphasia, dysarthria, nystagmus, hiccups. NO FACIAL OR EXTREMITY WEAKNESS.
Weber: (Base of Midbrain) Ipsilateral CN3 palsy , Contralateral hemiplegia.