Neurology — Flashcards

87% of strokes are _____ 13% of strokes are haemorrhagic

Hint: Mechanism

Modifiable risk factors for stroke include _____, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia

Brainstem infarcts can cause severe symptoms such as _____ and locked-in-syndrome

Sarcoidosis is associated with _____, a type of facial paralysis

Vascular dementia can rarely be caused by _____ mutation (autosomal dominant)

An MRI in vascular dementia might reveal _____

Sensation and pain are _____ in neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Neuropathic ulcers are most commonly found on _____

Borders of neuropathic ulcers are _____

Hint: Regular/Irregular

Neuropathic ulcers are caused by _____