Stroke mimics Flashcards by Marc Place

Q

What are stroke mimics?

A

7 S’s

Seizures
Syncope
Sugar
Sepsis
Severe migraine
SOLs
Si-cological

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Q

What are “positive symptoms” seen in stroke mimics?

A

Excess CNS neurone electrical discharges

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Q

What signs would you look for to assess for functional limb weakness?

A

Hoover’s test
Abductor Sign

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