Neurology — Flashcards

Large acute subdural haemorrhage and chronic subdural haemorrhage compresses the brain and can cause "mass effect" leading to _____ on CT

There are 3 classifications of subdural haemorrhage; _____, subacute, & chronic

Primary lateral sclerosis predominantly affects _____ motor neurons typically affecting the lower limbs first

Hint: upper/lower

Progressive muscular atrophy affects _____ motor neurons

Hint: upper/lower

Progressive muscular atrophy predominantly affects _____ motor neurons typically affecting the distal limbs first

Hint: upper/lower

_____ (EDH) typically occurs due to rupture of the middle meningeal artery following trauma to the pterion.

~10% of spontaneous SAH are caused by _____ or an anticoagulated state

How to distinguish between an acute subdural haemorrhage vs epidural haemorrhage on CT? _____

What is the first-line pharmacological management for ALS-MND? _____

What is the most common subtype of motor neuron disease?