Stroke

Question 1

What are the (4) classifications of stroke?

Answer 1

– Total Anterior Circulation Stroke (TACS).
– Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke (PACS).
– Lacunar Stroke (LACS).
– Posterior Circulation Stroke (POCS).

Question 2

What are the basic signs & symptoms (S&S) of stroke?

Answer 2

• Sudden onset weakness.
• Sudden onset sensory loss.
• Difficulty word finding or speaking.
• Sudden blurred vision.
• Sudden loss of sight.
• Sudden memory loss.
• Confusion.

Question 3

What are the (2) types of stroke?

Answer 3

• Infarcts (Ischaemic strokes).
• Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH).

Question 4

What are risk factors of stroke?

Answer 4

• Age.
• Atrial Fibrillation.
• Diabetes.
• Ethnicity.
• Family History.
• High Blood Pressure (Big risk haemorrhages/Bleeds).
• High Cholesterol.
• Sickle Cell Disease.

Question 5

Which artery is likely to lead to motor weakness and sensory loss in the opposite upper and lower limbs during a stroke?

Answer 5

Middle cerebral artery.