Stroke

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Paramedics (CSB335) FlashCards sobre Stroke, criado por Amelia Tuffley em 11-11-2018.
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Blood flow to the brain 750mL/min 20% of blood volume circulates through the brain
Brain regulating mechanisms we can influence Carbon dioxide concentration - too low causes vasoconstriction Oxygen concentration - hyperoxygenation causes oxidative stress, free radicals,
Define embolic/ischaemic stroke An episode of neurological dysfunction caused by cerebral, spinal or retinal infarction
Most commonly affected vessels 1. Middle cerebral artery 2. Posterior cerebral artery 3. Basilar artery 4. Vertebral artery The larger the artery affected, the greater the affected area and associated deficit
Pathophysiology of ischaemic stroke 1. Plaque ruptures, or tumour, fat globules, air or amniotic fluid 2. Thrombus formation, typically at origin or bifurcation of arteries 3. Plaque formation with fibrous fab -> degradation of cap by macrophages, initiation of thrombus formation
Causes of embolism - Vascular stasis - Stenotic vessels - AF - AMI - Aneurysms - Thromboembolism - Gas embolism - Amniotic fluid embolism during child birth - Fat embolism in major fractures
Virchow's triad - Hypercoagulability - Haemodynamic changes - stasis, turbulence - Endothelial injury/dysfunction
Large vessel occlusion, vessels affected - <20% of AIS - Most severe stroke with worst prognosis - Middle cerebral artery - Internal carotid artery - Basilar arteries
Arterial dissection facts - 20% of AIS <25 years - Females 3x more likely than males - Chiropractors and hairdressers dangerous - Neurological symptoms and a sore neck -> arterial dissection until proven otherwise
Risk factors for embolic stroke (7) - AF - Endocarditis - Dilated cardiomyopathy - Recent MI - Heart valve replacement - Rheumatic heart disease - Patent foramen ovale
Risk factors for thrombotic stroke (7) - Hypertension - Hyperlipidaemia - Diabetes - Smoking - Obesity - Systemic atherosclerosis - Hypercoagulable state
Intracerebral haemorrhagic stroke pathophysiology Rapidly developing clinical signs of neurological dysfunction attributable to a focal collection of blood within the brain parenchyma or ventricular system that is not caused by trauma
Subarachnoid haemorrhagic stroke pathophysiology Rapidly developing clinical signs of neurological dysfunction and/or headache because of bleeding into the subarachnoid space, which is not caused by trauma
Haemorrhagic stroke presentation - Severe sudden headache in 95% of victims, often occipital lobe - 50% have a warning leak, mild headache - Upper neck pain -> inflammation of CSF - Photophobia - Nausea and vomiting - Hypertension - Bradycardia - Herniation - late stage
Other "stroke" An episode of acute neurological dysfunction presumed to be caused by ischaemia or haemorrhage persisting >24 hours or until death, but without sufficient evidence to be classified as one of the above
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA), pathophysiology and relation to stroke prediction Neurological deficit that resolves within 24 hours 1 in 2 TIAs will progress to stroke. 1/2 within 12 months
Stroke epidemiology - 80% of strokes can be prevented - one occurs every 10 mins in Aus - One of Australia's biggest killers and cause of disability
Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke - Age - Gender - Family history of stroke
Modifiable risk factors for stroke TIA Hypertension Smoking High cholesterol Poor diet and lack of exercise Obesity Diabetes Alcohol AF
Lateral pointine syndrome - Presents scarily similar to narcotic overdose - Basilar artery - Pinpoint pupils - Respiratory depression - No response to naloxone
Locked in syndrome - Basilar artery
Five aspects of neurological assessment LOC Motor function and tone Sensory function Speech Pupillary response
Differential diagnoses of stroke Intracranial space-occupying lesion Subdural haematoma Multiple sclerosis Head injury Hypoglycaemia Seizure disorders – Todds paresis (one sided paralysis -> resolves) Complex migraine
Endovascular clot retrieval Most benefit for large vessel occlusion Up to six hours post onset of symptoms Posterior circulation stroke up to 24 hours due to poor prognosis
Pre-hospital stroke cares Oxygen - causes oxidative stress Head position - semi-recumbent is haemorrhagic, supine is ischaemic Aspirin - can't tell if clot Magnesium - no benefit found

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