Stroke Syndromes Flashcards
Which artery is affected in a stroke that primarily weakens the lower limb?
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA)
Which stroke syndrome presents with contralateral hemiparesis affecting the face and arm more than the leg?
Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) stroke
A stroke affecting the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) causes what primary symptom?
Contralateral homonymous hemianopia
What is the most common artery involved in ischemic stroke?
Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)
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A 65-year-old hypertensive patient presents with right leg weakness and urinary incontinence. He is slow to respond but follows commands. Which artery is most likely affected?
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA) stroke
A 72-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation suddenly develops left-sided facial droop, arm weakness, and difficulty speaking. Her right leg is only mildly affected. What is the most likely artery involved?
Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) stroke on the right
A 55-year-old man presents with dizziness, nausea, hoarseness, ipsilateral Horner’s syndrome, and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation. Which stroke syndrome is this?
Lateral Medullary Syndrome (Wallenberg’s Syndrome, PICA stroke)
A patient presents with sudden onset quadriplegia, preserved consciousness, and vertical eye movements. Which stroke syndrome is this?
Locked-in Syndrome (Basilar artery stroke)
