Code Stroke
This imaging modality is the first step in evaluating suspected acute stroke.
Non-contrast CT
This mood disorder affects up to one-third of stroke survivors.
Post-stroke depression
The corticospinal tract decussates at this structure in the medulla.
Medullary pyramids
An upper motor neuron lesion produces this plantar response.
Babinski sign
Quadriplegia with preserved consciousness (“locked-in”) results from occlusion of this artery.
Basilar Artery
This drug can be given within 4.5 hours of symptom onset to dissolve clots.
tPA or Altepase
The loss of independence after stroke often contributes to this emotional state described as “learned helplessness.”
Demoralization
The dorsal column–medial lemniscus pathway carries these types of sensations. (3)
Fine touch, vibration, and proprioception
A lesion in the facial nerve nucleus causes paralysis of which facial region?
Ispilateral entire face
Contralateral leg weakness greater than arm weakness points to this artery.
ACA
This endovascular procedure can be performed up to 24 hours after large-vessel occlusion.
Mechanical thrombectomy
Family members and caregivers are at risk for this syndrome due to prolonged stress.
Caregiver Burnout
This reflex is mediated by the afferent limb CN V and efferent limb CN VII.
Corneal Reflex
Damage to the MLF causes this eye movement disorder.
Internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO)
Homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing localizes to this vascular territory.
PCA
Before giving thrombolytics, this finding on non-contrast CT immediately rules out treatment.
Intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhage
Early referral to this interdisciplinary service improves long-term recovery and adaptation.
Rehabilitation/PT-OT-Speech therapy
The facial motor nucleus innervates which part of the face bilaterally?
Upper face
A lesion of the right hypoglossal nerve causes tongue deviation in which direction?
Towards the right
Loss of pain and temperature on ipsilateral face and contralateral body occurs with this brainstem syndrome.
Lateral medullary syndrome (Wallenberg syndrome)
Name two secondary prevention strategies after an ischemic stroke.
Anti-platelet therapy, Stop smoking, Statins
This term describes difficulty recognizing or adapting to one’s own disability following stroke.
Anosognosia
The hypoglossal nerve exits the brainstem at this location.
Medula
A left parietal lobe lesion causing spatial neglect produces deficits on which side of the body?
Right side
Contralateral face and arm weakness with Broca’s aphasia suggests a stroke in this artery.
Superior division of the left MCA