10 Questions
What do endothelial and glial cells release when activated in the penumbra?
Free radicals and cytokines
What is the surrounding area of damaged tissue called?
Penumbra
What may be the first indication of the onset of stroke?
Transient focal symptoms
What can uncontrolled or excessive inflammatory responses to injury lead to in the CNS?
Devastating results due to lack of tissue regeneration capacity
What do individuals at highest risk of stroke often fail to be aware of?
Warning signs
Which condition is thought to cause thrombus formation in the fibrillating atrium?
Atrial fibrillation
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
Thrombosis and embolic occlusion of a major vessel
What may be a source of emboli, especially in the first few weeks following a left ventricular MI?
Left ventricular MI
Which is identified as the most common site of atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis leading to stroke?
Proximal internal carotid artery
What may lead to stroke by causing artery-to-artery embolism?
Atherothrombotic lesion in the carotid or vertebrobasilar system
Test your knowledge of the inflammatory processes in the penumbra and infarct regions following ischemic stroke. This quiz covers the activation of endothelial and glial cells, release of free radicals, cytokines, and chemokines, as well as the effects on neuronal cell death and the blood-brain barrier.
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