Classification of Stroke Flashcards

What are the two types of Ischemic Strokes?

Clots are most commonly due to atherosclerosis. What is this type of stroke called?

Where do thrombotic strokes mostly originate?

The majority of ischemic strokes are pale infarcts in the distribution of the middle cerebral artery.

Is it true that thrombotic strokes are rarely preceded by transient ischemic attacks?

What kind of stroke is caused by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery?

What are common clinical manifestations of thrombotic strokes?

Where do embolic strokes mostly originate from?

True or False: The majority of patients recover from thrombotic strokes.

What are the two types of Hemorrhagic Stroke?

What is another name for Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage?

What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage?

What condition can result from the rupture of Charcot-Buchard microaneurysms?

Where are intracerebral hemorrhages most commonly found?

What is the mortality rate for intracerebral hemorrhage?

What does subarachnoid hemorrhage consist of?

What is the etiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

What can subarachnoid hemorrhage be secondary to?

What is a characteristic of congenital aneurysms associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Where do hemorrhages in subarachnoid hemorrhage commonly occur?

What is a common clinical manifestation of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

What are other clinical manifestations of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Most commonly results from atherosclerosis.
Often originates from the internal carotid near the bifurcation.
Majority of strokes manifest as pale infarcts, primarily affecting the middle cerebral artery.
Frequently preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
Characterized by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery.
Clinical manifestations include contralateral hemiparesis, sensory loss, expressive aphasia (if Broca's area is involved), and visual field defects like homonymous hemianopia.
A notable recovery rate is observed in the majority of patients.

Often originates from the left heart, particularly in conditions such as atrial fibrillation, rheumatic heart disease, and use of valvular prosthetics.

Also known as Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage.
Most commonly caused by hypertension.
Can be due to ruptured Charcot-Bouchard microaneurysms linked to chronic hypertension.
Commonly occurs in the basal ganglia, thalamus, and pons.
High mortality rate, estimated between 30%-40%.

Defined as bleeding in the subarachnoid space.
Etiology is often unknown.
Frequently secondary to the rupture of congenital Berry Aneurysms in patients, typically women, aged 40-65 years.
Congenital aneurysms are characterized by an absence of the internal elastic lamina and smooth muscle in cerebral vessel media.
Common hemorrhage site is at the junction of the anterior communicating artery and the anterior cerebral artery.
Clinical manifestations include severe headache ("worst headache I've ever had"), nausea/vomiting, stiff neck, light intolerance, and possible loss of consciousness (partial or complete).