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Which vessel typically does not have atherosclerotic lesions in lacunar infarcts?
Which vessel typically does not have atherosclerotic lesions in lacunar infarcts?
- Basilar artery
- Internal carotid artery
- Middle cerebral artery
- Lenticulostriate artery (correct)
What is considered a major contributing factor for lacunar infarcts?
What is considered a major contributing factor for lacunar infarcts?
- Low blood pressure
- High total cholesterol (correct)
- Healthy diet
- Physical inactivity
Which of the following signs are typically NOT present in lacunar infarcts?
Which of the following signs are typically NOT present in lacunar infarcts?
- Hemianopsia
- Aphasia
- Neglect
- Ataxia (correct)
What is a common clinical presentation of lacunar infarcts?
What is a common clinical presentation of lacunar infarcts?
Which type of stroke is considered cryptogenic?
Which type of stroke is considered cryptogenic?
What are typical presentations that are absent in lacunar infarcts?
What are typical presentations that are absent in lacunar infarcts?
What is the maximum score a patient can get on the ABCD2 score for assessing TIA risk?
What is the maximum score a patient can get on the ABCD2 score for assessing TIA risk?
In the ABCD2 score, which of the following indicates a higher risk for stroke in the next 2 days?
In the ABCD2 score, which of the following indicates a higher risk for stroke in the next 2 days?
What is the term used for an occlusion of a deep penetrating artery that branches off a larger artery like the MCA?
What is the term used for an occlusion of a deep penetrating artery that branches off a larger artery like the MCA?
Which type of stroke typically starts when an atherosclerotic plaque becomes unstable?
Which type of stroke typically starts when an atherosclerotic plaque becomes unstable?
What condition involves hyperviscous blood or deformed red blood cells as possible causes of stroke?
What condition involves hyperviscous blood or deformed red blood cells as possible causes of stroke?
Which category of stroke is considered to be of uncertain or unknown cause?
Which category of stroke is considered to be of uncertain or unknown cause?
What percentage of ischemic strokes are designated as cryptogenic after a standard workup?
What percentage of ischemic strokes are designated as cryptogenic after a standard workup?
Which of the following is NOT part of the standard workup for a cryptogenic stroke?
Which of the following is NOT part of the standard workup for a cryptogenic stroke?
What percentage of patients with cryptogenic stroke may have occult or 'low burden' paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
What percentage of patients with cryptogenic stroke may have occult or 'low burden' paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following statements about patent foramen ovale (PFO) is correct?
Which of the following statements about patent foramen ovale (PFO) is correct?
Which of the following is considered the single most important non-modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is considered the single most important non-modifiable risk factor for stroke?
