Acronyms Flashcards
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What does PACS stand for?
Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke
What are the typical clinical features of a PACS?
A combination of two of the following: motor/sensory deficit, cortical symptoms (aphasia, neglect, visuospatial issues), and higher cerebral dysfunction. Usually affects a more limited region than TACS.
What does TACS stand for?
Total Anterior Circulation Stroke
What are the typical clinical features of a TACS?
The combination of: higher cerebral dysfunction (e.g., dysphasia, visuospatial disorder), homonymous visual field defect, and ipsilateral motor and/or sensory deficit affecting at least two areas of the face, arm, and leg.
The combination of: higher cerebral dysfunction (e.g., dysphasia, visuospatial disorder), homonymous visual field defect, and ipsilateral motor and/or sensory deficit affecting at least two areas of the face, arm, and leg.
Lacunar Circulation Stroke (or Syndrome)
What are the typical clinical features of a LACS?
Pure motor stroke, pure sensory stroke, sensorimotor stroke, or ataxic hemiparesis, but no cortical features. Typically involves small, deep infarcts in the basal ganglia or pons.
What does POCS stand for?
Posterior Circulation Stroke
What are the typical clinical features of a POCS?
Ipsilateral cranial nerve palsy with contralateral motor/sensory deficit, bilateral motor/sensory deficit, disorder of conjugate eye movement, cerebellar dysfunction, or isolated homonymous visual field defect.
What is the Bamford or Oxford Classification System?
A clinical classification system for stroke that categorizes strokes into TACS, PACS, LACS, and POCS based on presenting symptoms and clinical features.
What does FAST stand for in stroke assessment?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time - a simple test to recognise stroke symptoms: facial weakness, arm weakness, speech problems, and time to call emergency services.
What does tPA stand for in stroke treatment?
Tissue Plasminogen Activator - a clot medication used in ischemic stroke treatment.
What does DNT stand for in stroke care?
Door to Needle Time - the time between patient arrival at the hospital and administration of thrombolytic therapy.
What does MCA stand for in stroke anatomy?
Middle Cerebral Artery - a major blood vessel supplying the lateral portions of the brain, commonly affected in strokes.
What does ACA stand for in stroke anatomy?
Anterior Cerebral Artery - a blood vessel supplying the medial portions of the frontal and parietal lobes.
What does PCA stand for in stroke anatomy?
Posterior Cerebral Artery - a blood vessel supplying the occipital lobe and parts of the temporal lobe.
What does EVT stand for in stroke treatment?
Endovascular Thrombectomy - a procedure to mechanically remove a clot from a blood vessel in the brain.
What does NIHSS stand for in stroke assessment?
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale - a systematic assessment tool for evaluating stroke severity.
What does TIA stand for?
Transient Ischemic Attack - a temporary period of stroke-like symptoms that typically resolves within 24 hours without permanent damage.
What does SAH stand for?
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - bleeding into the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain.
What does ICH stand for?
Intracerebral Hemorrhage - bleeding within the brain tissue itself.
What does AF stand for in stroke risk factors?
Atrial Fibrillation - an irregular heart rhythm that increases stroke risk due to potential clot formation.
What does mRS stand for in stroke outcomes?
modified Rankin Scale - a scale measuring the degree of disability or dependence in daily activities after stroke.
What does FIM stand for in stroke rehabilitation?
Functional Independence Measure - an assessment tool that evaluates physical, psychological, and social function during rehabilitation.
What does BI stand for in stroke assessment?
Barthel Index - a scale used to measure performance in activities of daily living.
