Sem 3, Case 5 (stroke, memory and GAD) > Stroke > Flashcards

Stroke Flashcards

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What can a CT scan help to distinguish in the case of a stroke?

A
  • location of stroke
  • haemorrhagic Vs Ischaemic
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Define a stroke…

A

Infarction of nervous tissue

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What direction is a CT scan image always oriented from?

A

From feet up

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What is the gold standard treatment for ischaemic stroke?

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Thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of incident occurring

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