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Which of the following is NOT a type of stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a type of stroke?
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Ischemic
- Hemorrhagic
- Myocardial Infarction (correct)
What is the difference between stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the difference between stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
- Absence of infarction
- Both duration and absence of infarction (correct)
- Presence of infarction
- Duration
What is the definition of stroke according to the text?
What is the definition of stroke according to the text?
- A sudden focal neurological deficit
- An acute neurological impairment
- An interruption of blood flow to the brain
- All of the above (correct)
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
Where do 2/3 of stroke deaths and much stroke disability occur?
Where do 2/3 of stroke deaths and much stroke disability occur?
What is the 3rd commonest cause of death worldwide?
What is the 3rd commonest cause of death worldwide?
What is the risk of stroke in the next 48 hours following a TIA?
What is the risk of stroke in the next 48 hours following a TIA?
Which type of stroke is the most common cause of all strokes?
Which type of stroke is the most common cause of all strokes?
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
Which artery is the most commonly affected in ischemic stroke?
Which artery is the most commonly affected in ischemic stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral leg weakness and apraxia in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral leg weakness and apraxia in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral homonymous hemianopia in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral homonymous hemianopia in stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What are the indications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What are the indications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What are the contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What are the contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What should be monitored to prevent worsening of stroke in fibrinolytic therapy?
What should be monitored to prevent worsening of stroke in fibrinolytic therapy?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure reduction target for patients with mild to moderate hypertension post-stroke?
What is the recommended blood pressure reduction target for patients with mild to moderate hypertension post-stroke?
What is the recommended duration of antiocoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in stroke prevention?
What is the recommended duration of antiocoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in stroke prevention?
What is the surgical benefit for patients with carotid stenosis < 50% in secondary prevention of stroke?
What is the surgical benefit for patients with carotid stenosis < 50% in secondary prevention of stroke?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for stroke?
What is the most common cause of disability following stroke?
What is the most common cause of disability following stroke?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
Which artery is commonly associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
Which artery is commonly associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
What is the 3rd commonest cause of death worldwide?
What is the 3rd commonest cause of death worldwide?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
Which of the following is an indication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
Which of the following is an indication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
Which artery is most commonly affected in ischemic stroke?
Which artery is most commonly affected in ischemic stroke?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended blood pressure reduction target for patients with mild to moderate hypertension post-stroke?
What is the recommended blood pressure reduction target for patients with mild to moderate hypertension post-stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
Which of the following is the most common cause of death worldwide after ischemic heart disease and cancer?
Which of the following is the most common cause of death worldwide after ischemic heart disease and cancer?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
What is the annual global incidence of stroke?
What is the difference between stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the difference between stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the risk factors for stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What are the contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What are the contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
What are the long-term effects of stroke?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication/precaution to fibrinolysis in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the recommended blood pressure range for patients not eligible for fibrinolytic therapy in stroke management?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
Which of the following is an indication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
Which of the following is an indication for fibrinolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke?
What is the most common cause of stroke?
What is the most common cause of stroke?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
What is the recommended fluid for IV hydration in acute stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral homonymous hemianopia in stroke?
Which artery is associated with contralateral homonymous hemianopia in stroke?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
What is the most common artery affected in ischemic stroke?
What is the most common artery affected in ischemic stroke?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the characteristic finding in CT scan for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the most common symptom of stroke?
What is the most common symptom of stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acute stroke?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
Which of the following is the most common cause of stroke?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the primary difference between a stroke and a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended initial treatment for most patients with acute ischemic stroke?
Which artery is commonly associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
Which artery is commonly associated with contralateral face, arm, and leg weakness in stroke?
What is the most common cause of disability following stroke?
What is the most common cause of disability following stroke?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the recommended time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
What is the purpose of a plain CT scan in stroke management?
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