Neurology — Flashcards

85% of spontaneous SAH are caused by _____

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cause of death is most commonly _____

What is the first-line pharmacological management for ALS-MND? _____

What is the most common subtype of motor neuron disease?

Progressive muscular atrophy affects _____ motor neurons

Hint: upper/lower

Which intracranial hemorrhage is most often seen in shaken baby syndrome? _____

Chronic subdural haemorrhage is more common in _____ and the elderly due to cerebral atrophy, which stretches the bridging veins

There are 3 classifications of subdural haemorrhage; _____, subacute, & chronic

There are 2 types of subarachnoid haemorrhage; _____ & spontaneous SAH

Hint: most common

The most common site for a(n) _____ aneurysm is at the junction of the anterior communicating and anterior cerebral arteries