Neurology — Flashcards

A(n) _____ describes an intracerebral bleed into the subarachnoid space

Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a type of _____ stroke

_____ haematoma is characterised by a(n) hyperdense lentiform (biconvex)-shaped collection of blood on CT

Large acute subdural haemorrhage and chronic subdural haemorrhage compresses the brain and can cause "mass effect" leading to _____ on CT

What investigation is done if +ve CT scan for subarachnoid haemorrhage? _____

Motor neuron disease (MND) subtypes include _____, PBP (progressive bulbar palsy), PLS (primary lateral sclerosis), PMA (progressive muscular atrophy)

Hint: ~70% of cases

Subdural haemorrhage is most commonly seen among: _____ alcoholics infants (shaken baby) Patients on anticoagulants

Hint: population

Progressive muscular atrophy affects _____ motor neurons

Hint: upper/lower

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

Hint: most common

Progressive bulbar palsy predominantly affects motor neurons in the _____ causing slurred speech & dysphasia