Signs and Symptoms
A patient with facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech is likely experiencing this type of neurological event.
Stroke
This quick and non-invasive imaging test is often used in emergency departments to detect bleeding in the brain during a suspected stroke.
CT scan
This condition, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the leading risk factors for stroke.
Hypertension
Which side of the body is typically affected if a stroke occurs in the LEFT hemisphere of the brain
RIGHT side
True or False: Aspirin is given to patients immediately after a stroke to prevent further clotting
True
Acronym is used to help quickly identify the most common signs of a stroke.
FAST
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
This imaging technique uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of the brain and is especially helpful in identifying ischemic stroke.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance ImagingPeople who have this irregular heart rhythm are five times more likely to have a stroke.
Atrial Fibrilation
This part of the brain, responsible for coordination and balance, can be affected by a stroke, causing difficulty walking and dizziness.
Cerebellum
After a stroke, patients often work with this type of therapist to regain skills related to speech and language.
Speech Pathologist
Type of stroke that results from a blockage in an artery supplying blood to the brain
Ischemic stroke
This test measures electrical activity in the heart and can help identify atrial fibrillation, a major risk factor for stroke.
ECG
Electrocardiogram
This common condition, characterised by high levels of sugar in the blood, increases the likelihood of developing a stroke.
Diabetes
Damage to this lobe of the brain during a stroke can lead to difficulty with planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Frontal lobe
How soon should clot retrieval occur after stroke onset?
6 hours
Sudden onset of difficulty speaking, or the inability to speak, is a symptom known as this.
Aphasia
This test involves injecting a contrast dye into the blood vessels to visualise blockages or aneurysms in the brain.
Cerebral angiogram
This lifestyle factor, related to physical inactivity and poor diet, increases stroke risk and is often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Obesity
A bleed that occurs between the arachnoid and pia mater
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
What is the name of the medication that breaks down clots for ischemic strokes?
tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator