Types of stroke

Question 1

Which type of stroke is most common- ischemic or haemorrhagic?

Answer 1

Ischemic- 85%

Question 2

The cushing reflex is a sign of what type of stroke?

Answer 2

Primary intracranial haemorrhage

Question 3

What is the cushing reflex

Answer 3

High BP, low HR, irregular RR- indicative of increased ICP and brain herniation

Question 4

What are the main features of a primary intracranial haemorrhage?

Answer 4

Hyperacute, LOC, cushing reflex

Question 5

What is a thunderclap headache indicative of?

Answer 5

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Question 6

Signs of a subarachnoid haemorrhage?

Answer 6

LOC, High HR, Low BP

Question 7

What are the signs of a central venous sinus thrombosis?

Answer 7

Subacute, headache, visual problems, no respect for arterial territories- affects a wider section of brain= varied symptoms

Question 8

What symptoms may you see with a brainstem stroke?

Answer 8

ataxia, diplopia, dysarthria, hemiparesis, crossed motor signs (e.g right face, left body)