Stroke/TIA Flashcards
what is the sudden onset of focal neurological deficit caused by disruption in blood supply to the brain for > 24 hours
stroke
what is the sudden onset of focal neurological deficit caused by disruption in blood supply to the brain for < 24 hours
TIA
which type of stroke is caused by thrombosis or embolis
ischemic
which type of stroke is caused by subarachnoid or intracerebral bleeds
hemorrhagic
which type of stroke is more common
ishemic
what are risk factors for an embolus
chronic A fib, prosthetic heart valve
what are risk factors for a thrombus
DM, htn, artherosclerosis
what must the NIH stroke scale number be in order to receive tPA
> 22
which type of stroke will be treated with tPA
ischemic
what must the blood glucose be to give tPA
> 50
what must the BP be in order to give tPA
< 185/100
what is a risk of giving tPA
bleeding to death
what are 2 surgeries for managing hemorrhagic strokes
craniotomy
temporal artery bypass
what has these s/s: LOC N/V unilateral numbness/weakness severe headache w/ no known cause
intracerebral hemorrhage
what has these s/s: worst headache of life N/V light intolerance stiff neck LOC
subarachnoid hemorrhage
