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What is the primary distinction between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?
What is the primary distinction between ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke?
What is the defining characteristic of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?
What is the defining characteristic of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stroke?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stroke?
What is the term used to describe two or more transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) within a week?
What is the term used to describe two or more transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) within a week?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for stroke?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for stroke?
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What is the relationship between the combined contraceptive pill and stroke risk?
What is the relationship between the combined contraceptive pill and stroke risk?
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Which of the following patients is at the highest risk for stroke according to the text?
Which of the following patients is at the highest risk for stroke according to the text?
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What is the primary purpose of the FAST tool described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the FAST tool described in the text?
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What is the primary purpose of the ROSIER tool?
What is the primary purpose of the ROSIER tool?
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What is the recommended initial management for a patient presenting with TIA symptoms?
What is the recommended initial management for a patient presenting with TIA symptoms?
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When is thrombectomy considered for the management of acute ischemic stroke?
When is thrombectomy considered for the management of acute ischemic stroke?
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What is the recommended approach to blood pressure management in patients with an ischemic stroke?
What is the recommended approach to blood pressure management in patients with an ischemic stroke?
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