Neurology — Flashcards
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6 hours after a subarachnoid haemorrhage the patient may present with _____ due to chemical meningitis
The most common site for a(n) _____ aneurysm is at the junction of the anterior communicating and anterior cerebral arteries
"worst headache of my life" is suggestive of _____
Hint: condition
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis typically presents with progressive muscle weakness & atrophy typically starting in _____
Primary lateral sclerosis affects _____ motor neurons
Hint: upper/lower
A(n) _____ describes an intracerebral bleed into the subarachnoid space
A(n) _____ is a collection of blood underneath the dura
What is the definitive management of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage? _____ or endovascular coiling
Rebleeding is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that typically arises _____
Hint: duration
What is the first-line investigation for extradural haematoma? _____
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