13 Questions
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke affecting vessel lumen?
Embolism
What are the two main types of stroke?
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA
What is the difference between TIA and CVA?
TIA has symptoms resolving in less than 24 hours, while CVA can result in either death or slow improvement over months.
Which of the following areas of the brain is responsible for speech comprehension?
Wernicke's area
Which type of stroke appears black on CT scan?
Ischaemic
What are the risk factors for stroke based on ASCOD?
Hypertension, smoking, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other factors.
What causes weakness to the left side of the body in stroke patients?
Damage to the motor area of the right cerebral hemisphere
What is the most common cause of Embolic stroke?
Cardioembolic
What is the classification system used for strokes?
ASCOD
How can ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes be distinguished on CT?
Ischemic strokes appear black, while hemorrhagic strokes appear white
What are the causes of atherothrombotic-emboli strokes?
Thrombi blocking the carotid artery and arterial dissection.
What are the components of the cerebral blood supply?
Anterior cerebral artery, middle cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery, Circle of Willis, and collateral blood supply.
What is small vessel disease and what are its complications?
Small perforated vessels derived from the MCA causing lacunar infarcts and hemorrhagic rupture over time
Study Notes
"Can you differentiate between a Transient Ischaemic Attack and a Stroke? Test your knowledge on sudden neurologic events of vascular origin with our quiz. Learn about the key differences, symptoms, and treatments for each condition. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of these critical medical issues."
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