L4: Stroke Flashcards
Def of Stroke
Types of Stroke
TIA
If these signs is temporary βwithin 24 hoursβ itβs called Transient ischemic attack
Epidemeology of Stroke
Classification of Stroke
Pathology of Ischemic Stroke
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
- Thrombotic Causes
- Lacunar stroke.
- Large vessel thrombosis.
- Hypercoagulable disorders.
Etiology of Ischemic Stroke
- Embolic Causes
Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke
1) Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
2) Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
Etiology of ICH
Most common cause of ICH
Chronic HTN
Etiology of SAH
Etiology of SAH
- Traumatic
Most Common Cause
Etiology of SAH
- Spontaneous
Death by Aneurysm
10% die before reaching the hospital
Annual Rate of Aneurysm
10-30%
Age of Aneurysm
- Peak age 55-6 y & 20% can occur in age 15-45 y.
- Old age has a higher proportion with a severe neurological grade.
RF for Aneurysm
- Hypertension.
- Oral contraceptives.
- pregnancy & parturition.
- Substance abuse
Outcome of SAH
Presentation of SAH
Dx of SAH
Best Initial test in SAH
CT Brain without contrast
Digital Subtraction Angiography