Neurology — Flashcards

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

Hint: most common

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

Progressive muscular atrophy predominantly affects _____ motor neurons typically affecting the distal limbs first

Hint: upper/lower

A(n) _____ is a collection of blood underneath the dura

_____ haemorrhages are caused by tearing of bridging veins that lie between the dura & arachonid mater from trauma

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cause of death is most commonly _____

Rebleeding is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that typically arises _____

Hint: duration

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

What is the first-line investigation for subarachnoid haemorrhage? _____

What is the first-line investigation for extradural haematoma? _____