Intracranial Haemorrhages Flashcards by Amy G | Brainscape

Q

Thunderclap headache

A

Subarachnoid

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Fluctuating level of consciousness

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Subdural

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Q

Lucid interval then drop in GCS a few days following trauma

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Extradural

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Focal neurological signs of quick onset

A

Intracerebral

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Q

Causes of SAH

A

Ruptured berry aneurysm
Trauma
AVM

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Causes of Subdural heamorrhage

A

Falls - elderly, alcohol, epilepsy

Anticoagulation

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Most common cause of Extradural haemorrhage

A

Traumatic skull fracture

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Causes of intracerebral haemorrhage

A

Hypertension
Tumour
AVM
Vasculitis

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Complications of SAH

A

Neurological deficits
Hydrocephalus
Hyponatraemia

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Q

Most common vessel in subarachnoid haemorrhage

A

bifurcation of internal carotid

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Most common vessel in subdural

A

bridging veins

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Most common vessel in extradural

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Middle meningeal or dural venous sinus

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