Ischemic Stroke
This stroke typically occurs at what time of day?
What is early morning?
This symptom of stroke is a major differentiating factor between hemorrhagic and ischemic events.
What is pain?
This population of patients is more likely to experience this symptom when they are having a stroke, which is often misdiagnosed.
What is a headache?
African American men are at increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke due to which comorbid condition?
What is HTN?
These cranial nerves are affected if one experiences this type of stroke
What are CN III-XII
Associated risk factors for ischemic stroke include:
What are Afib or other cardiac disease, and diabetes?
Sleepiness/LOC is an associated symptom with this type of stroke due to...
These symptoms are atypical, but present most commonly in women who are experiencing stroke.
With this type of stroke, the following symptoms are experienced
What are gait ataxia, limb ataxia, nausea, dizziness?
The first scan obtained in suspected stroke patients is
Seizure activity may occur within how many days of hemorrhagic events?
What is 3?
Older women are more likely to experience this type of stroke-related event?
What is ischemic stroke?
What are the hallmark signs of stroke?
What are facial droop, slurred speech, hemiparesis, balance difficulties, AMS?
This part of the brainstem resembles a ball shape.
What is the vermis?
The door-to-needle target for stroke patients requiring treatment is
Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke include:
What are alcohol use, smoking, and younger age?
Hormones increase the risk of stroke in women due to
What is increased risk of blood clots?
These additional risk factors increase the risk of stroke in males?
What are smoking, diabetes, and alcohol?
When the vermis swells, the brain stem is compressed, causing what condition?
Ischemic strokes are _____ times more likely to occur than hemorrhagic strokes.
What is 10?
Hemorrhagic strokes have...
One in _______ women will experience a stroke in their lifetime.
What is 5?
Hispanic men are at higher risk of stroke due to what condition?
Which ventricle is obstructed by compression of the brain stem?
What is the 4th Ventricle?