Stroke + TIA

Question 1

Definition of a stroke

Answer 1

Cerebrovascular event that involves either infarction // ischaemia // intracranial haemorrhage

Question 2

What are the 3 main causes of a stroke

Answer 2

Thrombus / Embolism

Vasculitis

Shock

Question 3

what is the general presentation in a stroke

Answer 3

Sudden onset thats typically asymmetrical

=> Weakness in limbs
=> Dysphasia
=> Facial weakness / vision loss

Question 4

What has similar symptoms to a stroke on a CT scan

Answer 4

Hemiplegic Migraine

Question 5

What needs to be excluded out before any treatment can be done (2)

Answer 5

Hypoglycaemia

Intracerebral Haemorrhage

Question 6

What 2 non-surgical interventions can be done once hypo + intracerebral haemorrhage is excluded? (what can be given)

Answer 6

75mg Clopidogrel

80mg Atorvastatin

Question 7

Common artery thats affected in a stroke

Answer 7

MCA

Question 8

What is the most common type of stroke

Answer 8

Ischaemic via clot