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1
Q

What does focal-neurological mean?

A

You can tell what part of the brain is affected by the symptoms displayed

2
Q

How quickly do symptoms of stroke occur?

A

Within minutes

3
Q

What are the two types of stroke? Which is more common?

A

Haemorrhagic and ischaemic- ischaemic is more common

4
Q

What is the most common cause of all types of stroke?

A

Hypertension

5
Q

What can cause ischaemic stroke?

A

Thrombosis, embolism, hypoperfusion (dropped BP)

6
Q

When is statin therapy recommended after stroke?

A

After ischaemic stroke but not haemorrhagic

7
Q

What other diseases or conditions can present similarly to a stroke?

A

Hypoglycaemia, seizure, migraine, brain tumours

8
Q

What tests are used for a stroke?

A

CT brain, MRI (all with or without angiography)

9
Q

On a CT, a dark patch indicates which type of stroke?

A

Ischaemic

10
Q

On a CT, a light patch indicates which type of stroke?

A

Haemorrhagic

11
Q

Where does an atheroembolism infarct in a stroke?

A

In the same side as the affected carotid artery

12
Q

Where does a cardioembolism cause an infarct in a stroke?

A

More than one arterial territory, bilateral

13
Q

What is a TIA?

A

Focal neurological symptoms which resolve within 24 hours

14
Q

Is a TIA reversible?

A

Yes

15
Q

What treatment is used immediately for ischaemic stroke?

A

Thrombolysis

16
Q

What medications should patients be on following an ischaemic stroke?

A

Aspirin, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, statins, anti-hypertensives and anticoagulation if in AF