Transient Ischaemic Attack vs Stroke

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Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke affecting vessel lumen?

Embolism (correct)
Diabetes
Hypertension
Smoking

What are the two main types of stroke?

Hemorrhagic and Ischemic
Anterior cerebral artery and posterior cerebral artery
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA (correct)
Atherothrombotic-emboli and Cardioembolic

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. (correct)
TIA can result in death, while CVA has slow improvement over months.
TIA is caused by hypertension, while CVA is caused by hyperlipidemia
TIA is a mini-stroke, while CVA is a major stroke

Which of the following areas of the brain is responsible for speech comprehension?

Wernicke's area (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke appears black on CT scan?

Ischaemic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for stroke based on ASCOD?

Hypertension, smoking, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other factors. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What causes weakness to the left side of the body in stroke patients?

Damage to the motor area of the right cerebral hemisphere (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of Embolic stroke?

Cardioembolic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification system used for strokes?

ASCOD (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes be distinguished on CT?

Ischemic strokes appear black, while hemorrhagic strokes appear white (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of atherothrombotic-emboli strokes?

Thrombi blocking the carotid artery and arterial dissection. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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"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."