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Ch 1 - Stroke: Diagnostics Flashcards

1
Q

How does an infarct appear on CT?

A

Black

Focally decreases density (hypodense) = darker than normal

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When does an infarct appear on CT?

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If mass effect then immediate
~24hr d/t edema
Best in 3-4 days

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How does an infarct appear on MRI?

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White

Edema/fluid= high signal density

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When does an infarct appear on MRI?

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Immediately as bright white on T2=edema= water

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How does a hemorrhage appear on CT?

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White

Hyperdense (radio-opaque)

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When does a hemorrhage appear on CT?

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Seen immediately

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How does a hemorrhage appear on MRI?

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Black (on T1 or T2)

Low density signal

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What is the major role of using head CT in CVA?

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Evaluating for presence of blood especially when thrombolysis is being considered

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9
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What is the study of choice for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)?

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CT head without contrast

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10
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When can a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) be detected on CT?

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Acute stage in 1st 4-5 days when blood is denser (white) than CSF

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11
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What is MRI better at detecting over CT in CVA?

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Acute ischemic infarcts

Posterior cranial fossa infarcts

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12
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What is the most sensitive and specific imaging technique for acute infarctions?

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Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) MRI

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13
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What is carotid US used for?

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Screening for carotid stenosis

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14
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What is transcranial doppler US used for?

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Velocity and direction of flow in Circle of Willis

Detects vasospasm and intracranial collateral pathways

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15
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What is angiography useful for diagnosing?

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Aneurysms
Vascular malformations
Arterial dissections
Narrow/occluded vessels
Angiitis
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16
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What is the only certain means of diagnosing an aneurysm?

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Carotid and vertebral angiography

17
Q

What is MRA reliable at detecting?

A

Extracranial carotid artery stenosis and patency of large cervical and basal vessels

18
Q

What is Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) useful for?

A

Quickly assess heart valves and ejection fraction

19
Q

What is Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) useful for evaluation?

A 
Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Heart valves
Atria
Atrial septum
Left atrial appendage
Coronary arteries
Patent foramen ovale
20
Q

When should a lumbar puncture be done when evaluating for stroke?

A

Diagnosing SAH when head CT is not available or negative and clinical suspicion high

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