Spinal Stroke Flashcards

1
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Aetiologies?

A

Risk factors - cardiovascular disease risk factors

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Pathology?

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Ischaemia of spinal cord portion due to occlusion of a supplying blood vessel

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3
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Signs and symptoms?

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Anything spinal cord related, depends on area of loss
UMN signs
Sensory loss
Sphincter tone loss

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4
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Investigations and Findings?

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MRI can diagnose - areas of ischaemia seen

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5
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Management?

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Early management vital

Surgical repair is an option

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6
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Complications?

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Many will not recover

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