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What is the most common risk factor for ischemic stroke?
What is the most common risk factor for ischemic stroke?
Where does an epidural hematoma (EDH) occur?
Where does an epidural hematoma (EDH) occur?
Which symptom is not typically associated with ischemic stroke?
Which symptom is not typically associated with ischemic stroke?
What are the non-modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke?
What are the non-modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke?
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What could be a cause of a complaint of 'the worst headache of my life' in a patient?
What could be a cause of a complaint of 'the worst headache of my life' in a patient?
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Who may need to provide a reliable history of a patient's condition in case of neurologic deficits?
Who may need to provide a reliable history of a patient's condition in case of neurologic deficits?
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What can cause altered levels of consciousness in stroke patients?
What can cause altered levels of consciousness in stroke patients?
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Where do subdural hematomas result from bleeding?
Where do subdural hematomas result from bleeding?
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Study Notes
Ischemic Stroke
- Hypertension is the most common risk factor for ischemic stroke
Epidural Hematoma
- Epidural hematoma (EDH) occurs between the skull and the dura mater
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms
- Seizure is not typically associated with ischemic stroke
Non-modifiable Risk Factors
- Non-modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke include age, sex, and family history
Differential Diagnosis
- A complaint of 'the worst headache of my life' in a patient could be caused by a ruptured aneurysm or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Stroke Patient History
- Family members, friends, or bystanders may need to provide a reliable history of a patient's condition in case of neurologic deficits
Altered Consciousness
- Altered levels of consciousness in stroke patients can be caused by a variety of factors including edema, increased intracranial pressure, or metabolic disturbances
Subdural Hematoma
- Subdural hematomas result from bleeding between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater
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Description
This quiz covers risk factors for ischemic stroke, including modifiable and non-modifiable factors. It also discusses subdural hematoma and epidural hematoma resulting from head trauma.
