Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
[…] is mandatory and most important step in any patient presenting with stroke
A
CT brain
Will differentiate ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke
2
Q
Hemorrhagic stroke management:
A
Neurosurgery referral
3
Q
Ischemic stroke management:
A
Within window (<4.5hrs) : tPA
Our of the window: DAPT (Aspirin & Clopidogrel)
4
Q
TIA is defined by:
[…] symptom duration
[…] neuroimaging
A
5-60 minutes
Absence of infarction
5
Q
Rule out […] as the most common cause of cryptogenic stroke
A
Atrial Fibrillation
6
Q
Best way to prevent stroke?
A. Diabetic control
B. Prophylaxtic aspirin
C. Blood pressure control
D. No way of prevention
A
Blood pressure control
7
Q
Cerebral perfusion pressure = […]
A
CPP= MAP - ICP
