stroke Flashcards
(39 cards)
how long after a TIA or stroke do you need to take off driving
1 month
do you need to inform the DVLA after single stork oe TIA
NO
how long off driving do you need to take for a syncopal episode that was inexplained
6 months
how long after explaind syncopal episode do you need before driving
4 weeks
2 or more unexplained syncopal episodes driving restrictions
12 months off
muscle relaxant of choie in rapid sequence induction
sux
features of osteongeneis imperfecta
weird teeth
blue scelra
fractures
deafness
what other type of investigation is done in Stroke that doesnt look at brain
cartoid US doppler
what arteries are affected in Total anterior circulation stroke
middle cerebral artery
anterior cerebral artery
symptoms of a MCA stroke
contralat motor and sensory loss
upper>lower
contralat hemonimous hemianopia
aphasia
symptoms of an ACA stroke
contral motor and sensory loss
lower> upper
what classification system is used for stroke
oxford stroke classification
symptoms of a total anterior circulation stroke
all 3 of
1. unilateral hemiparesis and/or hemisensory loss of the face, arm & leg
2. homonymous hemianopia
3. higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia
what areteries are involved in a partial anteriro circulation storke
smaller arteries of anterior circulation e.g. upper or lower division of middle cerebral artery
symptoms of a partial anterior circulation stroke
2 of the:
1. unilateral hemiparesis and/or hemisensory loss of the face, arm & leg
2. homonymous hemianopia
3. higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia
what is involved in webers syndrome
ipsilateral CN III palsy
contralat weakness
what sign differentiates between organic and non-organic causes of lower limb weakness
hoovers sign
onset in pseudo vs normal seizure
pseudo is gradual
true seizure is sudden
MS investigation
MRI with contrast
what neuro thing does B12 deficiency cause
subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord
what tracts are involved in subacute combnined degenration of the spinal cord
DCML , lat corticospinla (limbs) nd spinocerebllar tracts
would hypo or hyper refelxia be seen in subacute combined degen of spinal cord
hyper refelxia
what diet is recommended to children with lennox- gastaut and poorly controlled epilepsy
ketogenic diet
prophylaxis options for migraine
contraindication for triptans
propanolo
topiramate - teratogenic
amitriptyline
history of cerebrovascular disease or ischaemic heart disease
