Vascular intervention for stroke Flashcards
1
Q
How does a vertebrobasilar artery problem present?
A
Complete visual loss
Hemaniopia
Diplopia
Ptosis
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2
Q
How do carotid territory problems present?
A
Higher cortical dysfunction (aphasia, dysgraphia etc.)
Amaurosis fugax
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3
Q
In TIA what treatment do you give?
A
Dual antiplatelet
- Aspirin + clopidogrel
Can also add:
- Statin
4
Q
Why do patients with complete carotid artery stenosis not get operated on?
A
Because their brain will be used to being supplied unilaterally at low pressure, therefore the unblocking of the other carotid can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke.
