Cerebral Infarctions Quiz
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Which is the most common cause of cerebral infarction?

  • Vasculitis
  • Embolism from the heart
  • Cerebral venous disease
  • Thrombosis in situ (correct)
  • What percentage of cerebral infarctions are due to embolism from the heart?

  • 80%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 5%
  • What are the risk factors for ischemic stroke?

  • Vasculitis, endocarditis, and cerebral venous disease
  • Aortic arch and carotid artery disease
  • Intrinsic disease of small perforating vessels
  • Thromboembolic disease and atherosclerosis (correct)
  • What happens after the occlusion of a cerebral artery?

    <p>Infarction may be forestalled by the opening of anastomotic channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cerebral infarctions are due to rare causes?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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