Stroke
temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain
TIA - Transient Ischemic Stroke
unilateral tearing of eye, pupil constriction, nasal discharge and headache
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia
either too much or too little
Disorders of Endocrine system
increased thirst
polydipsia
sx's - epigastric pain radiates to the right scapula
Acute cholecystitis
hematoma on CT scan of brain
hemorrhagic stroke
occurs after viral infection or flu vaccine
Guillen Barre
over abundance of cortisol
Cushing's Disease
LGA baby, hypoglycemia, premature delivery, fetal defects
Effects of Gestational Diabetes
disease characterized by skip lesions
Crohn's disease
perimeter around the core ischemic area
ischemic penumbra
pill-rolling tremor, slowness of movement, impaired balance
Parkinson's Disease
hormone abnormality in Diabetes Insipidus
decreased Antidiuretic hormone
polyphagia
increased hunger
sx - abdominal pain radiating to back when supine, fever, N/V, Cullen sign
Acute pancreatitis
seen in damage to the cerebellum
balance impairment
progressive loss of dopamine cells in substantia nigra
Parkinson's Disease
symptoms of increased ICP d/t Cushing's Triad
irregular respirations, bradycardia, HTN
overweight, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet contributes to development
Type II Diabetes
portion of the stomach sliding through the diaphragm
Hiatal hernia
medication never given in hemorrhagic stroke
tPA - clot buster
autoimmune disease initiated by T-cell mediated attack of myelin
multiple sclerosis
over secretion of thyroid hormone
Hyperthyroidism or Graves Disease
destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Type I Diabetes
compromised blood supply d/t increased pressure at the site
Strangulation hernia