Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 711: First line investigation for stroke? _____

Answer: Non-contrast CT head

Flashcard 712: The symptoms of a stroke lasts _____, whereas a TIA lasts <24 hours

Answer: >24 hours

Flashcard 713: Which 2 screening tools can be used to aid stroke diagnosis? _____ & ROSIER score

Answer: FAST

Flashcard 714: High intensity statins should be started _____ after an ischaemic stroke

Answer: 48 hours

Flashcard 715: What is the secondary prevention for ischaemic stroke? _____ & Statin

Answer: Clopidogrel

Flashcard 716: Patients with a history suggestive of a stroke should have what inital investigations to rule out main differentials? _____ & ECG

Answer: Blood glucose

Flashcard 717: Symptoms _____ completely resolve in patients who have had a TIA

Answer: will

Flashcard 718: Previous intracranial haemorrhage, active bleeding, and uncontrolled HTN are all contraindications for _____

Answer: thrombolysis

Flashcard 719: Losing consciousness is generally _____ in strokes, as they often affect a localised brain area

Answer: uncommon

Flashcard 720: Initial medical management of all ischaemic strokes (once intracranial hemorrhage is ruled out): _____

Answer: Aspirin 300mg

Extra: - Dose: 300mg immediately (loading), followed by 75mg daily. - If the patient is being thrombolyzed (Alteplase), aspirin is withheld for 24 hours. - Secondary prevention usually transitions to Clopidogrel 75mg.