Scoring systems

Question 1

No longer used, however what is ABCD2 a measure of?

Answer 1

2, 7 and 90 day risk of stroke in patients with a TIA

Question 2

What are components of ABCD2

Answer 2

Age > 60, BP > 140/90, clinical features of TIA (speech disturbance = 1 point; speech disturbance + unilateral weakness = 2), Diabetes melitus, duration of symptoms (10-59 mins = 1; >60 = 2)

Question 3

CURB 65 criteria

Answer 3

Confusion, Urea > 7, RR > 30, BP < 90/60, age > 65

Question 4

Scoring system to assess level of disability after a stroke?

Answer 4

Barthel index

Question 5

Scoring system that differentiates between stroke and stroke mimics

Answer 5

ROSIER

Question 6

NICE recommended tests for patients at risk of falls (2)

Answer 6

Timed up and go test, Turn 180 test

Question 7

Depression scoring systems

Answer 7

PHQ-9 / HADS / BDI-II