Neurology — Flashcards

What is a major cause of delayed morbidity & death 3-10 days after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (30% of patients)? _____

There are 2 types of subarachnoid haemorrhage; _____ & spontaneous SAH

Hint: most common

New bleeding on subdural bleeding "acute on chronic" will appear as _____dense areas on non-contrast CT

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is characterized by a(n) _____ spinal tap appearance

Motor neuron disease (MND) subtypes include _____, PBP (progressive bulbar palsy), PLS (primary lateral sclerosis), PMA (progressive muscular atrophy)

Hint: ~70% of cases

What are 3 modifiable risk factors for subarachnoid haemorrhages? _____

What type of brain haemorrhage presents insidiously 4 weeks after the initial injury with headache, somnolence, confusion, and focal neurologic deficits? _____

_____ haemorrhages are caused by tearing of bridging veins that lie between the dura & arachonid mater from trauma

_____ is used to prevent cerebral vasospasm following a(n) subarachnoid haemorrhage

What is the secondary management of a TIA? _____ & Statin