Strokes Flashcards

1
Q

hemisensory loss with increased pain sensation

A

thalamic stroke (VPL of thalamus), called Dejerine-Roussy syndrome

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2
Q

internal capsule strokes cause what sxs

A

motor sxs

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3
Q

cerebral vs thalamus stroke

A

cerebral (and basal ganglia): eyes deviate away from hemiparesis
thalamus: eyes deviate toward hemiparesis

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4
Q

HTN and stroke sxs

A

stroke of deep structures (intraparenchymal brain hemorrhage of basal ganglia (putamen!), thalamus, pons)
internal capsule almost always involved –> CL hemiparesis

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5
Q

sxs of pontine hemorrhage

A

complete paraplegia
deep coma
pinpoint pupils
decerebrate rigidity

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6
Q

complete paraplegia
deep coma
pinpoint pupils
decerebrate rigidity

A

pontine hemorrhage

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7
Q

sxs of central cord syndrome

A

burning pain and paralysis in upper extremities

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8
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sxs of Brown Sequard (acute hemisection)

A

IL motor and proprioception loss

CL pain loss

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9
Q

decorticate posturing

A

hemorrhage in midbrain

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10
Q

decerebrate posturing

A

hemorrhage in pons

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11
Q

most common site of hypertensive hemorrhage

A

putamen (which is close to internal capsule, so you’ll see CL hemiparesis)

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12
Q

loss of movement & sensation in UE

A

central cord syndrome

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13
Q

central cord syndrome occurs in what kind of injuries

A

hyperextension

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14
Q

stroke presenting within 3.5 hours of sx onset and no contraindications, tx with

A

IV alteplase

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15
Q

stroke w/ no prior antiplatelet therapy, tx with

A

ASA

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16
Q

stroke on ASA, tx with

A

ASA + dipyridamole
or
clopidogrel

17
Q

stroke on ASA and patient w/ intracranial large artery atherosclerosis, tx with

A

ASA and clopidogrel

18
Q

stroke w/ evidence of a fib, tx with

A

long term anticoagulation

  • warfarin
  • dabigatran
  • rivaroxaban
19
Q

tx of acute spinal cord injuries

A

methylprednisolone

20
Q

tx of spinal tumor

A

dexamethasone

21
Q

Brown Sequard syndrome sxs

A

IL motor loss of limb (CST)
IL loss vibration and proprioception (DCML)
CL loss of temp and pain (lat CST)

22
Q

pt already dx with stroke, what’s the first step in management

A

swallow study