Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Which is the most common type of stroke?
A
Ischaemic
2
Q
What 3 things cause ischaemic stroke?
A
Thrombus
Embolus
Hypoperfusion
3
Q
How does a TIA differ from a stroke + typical symptom?
A
No brain damage just temporary occlusion + unilateral symptoms
4
Q
Treatment of an ischaemic stroke + time constraint?
A
Thrombolysis + thrombectomy up to 4.5 hrs
5
Q
What are first investigations for stroke (+ 1st line)?
A
CT of brain (1st line)
MRI
Angiography
6
Q
Post-stroke treatment + exception?
A
Dual antiplatelet + statin (except haemorrhagic)
7
Q
Atheroembolism affects?
A
Same side as affected carotid artery
8
Q
Where are cardioembolisms formed?
A
Left atrium
9
Q
History of TIAs increases risk of what?
A
Ischaemic stroke
10
Q
Atrial fibrillation is a major factor for?
A
Ischaemic stroke
