What is a stroke?
This is another name for a stroke.
This gender is less likely to experience a stroke, but more likely to die from it.
Difficulty speaking or understanding language is called this.
What is aphasia (communication deficit)?
This imaging test is priority to determine treatment.
What is a non-contrast CT scan?
This drug is used to dissolve clots in ischemic stroke.
What is tPA (alteplase)?
The key difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
What is hemorrhagic (bleeding)?
This condition involves breathing during sleep and increases stroke risk.
What is sleep apnea?
These are the most obvious motor function deficits following a stroke.
What is impaired mobility, respiratory function, swallowing and speech, gag reflex, self-care abilities?
This imaging helps determine size and location of stroke.
The biggest risk of tPA.
What is bleeding (intracranial hemorrhage)?
This condition is a warning sign for future stroke with no permanent damage.
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
What is smoking, obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, alcohol/drug use?
This is a loss of skilled voluntary movement.
What is akinesia?
This test evaluates blood flow in brain vessels using sound waves.
What is a transcranial doppler?
These are signs to stop tPA immediately.
What are headache, neuro deterioration, HTN, nausea/vomiting?
This type of stroke is the MOST common.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This is the most important modifiable risk factor.
Loss of half of the visual field is called this.
What is homonymous hemianopsia?
These labs assess clotting ability before treatment.
What are PT and aPTT?
What must be avoided for 24 hours after tPA?
What are invasive procedures and antithrombotics?
What is brain cell death due to a lack of oxygen and glucose?
This heart rhythm disorder increases stroke risk due to clot formation.
What is atrial fibrillation?
Inability to recognize objects despite intact senses.
What is agnosia?
This cardiac test looks for embolic sources of stroke.
What is echocardiography?
What are osmotic diuretics?