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Published	10/08/2024	A posterior cerebral artery that originates from the {{c1::internal carotid}} artery is called a {{c2::fetal posterior cerebral}} …
Published	10/08/2024	A {{c1::proximal}} M1 occlusion will cause contralateral hemiplegia, particularly in the face and body
Published	10/08/2024	A {{c1::distal}} M1 occlusion will cause contralateral hemiplegia, particularly in the face and upper extremity
Published	10/08/2024	A(n) {{c1::superior}} M2 occlusion will cause {{c2::Broca's}} aphasia
Published	10/08/2024	A(n) {{c1::inferior}} M2 occlusion will cause {{c2::Wernicke's}} aphasia
Published	10/08/2024	A(n) {{c1::inferior}} M2 occlusion will cause contralateral hemiplegia, particularly in the face and less likely the upper extremity
Published	10/08/2024	A(n) {{c1::superior}} M2 occlusion will cause contralateral hemiplegia, particularly in the face and the upper extremity
Published	10/08/2024	What visual defect can be caused by an inferior M2 occlusion?{{c1::Contralateral superior quadrantopia}}
Published	10/08/2024	A(n) {{c1::proximal and distal}} M1 occlusion will cause {{c2::global}} aphasia
Published	10/08/2024	What gaze preference will an inferior M2 occlusion present with?{{c1::None :)}}
Published	10/08/2024	An occlusion of the middle cerebral artery generally presents with a(n) {{c1::ipsilateral}} gaze preference
Published	10/08/2024	An occlusion of the {{c1::anterior cerebral}} artery can present with {{c2::contra}}lateral {{c3::apraxia}} and {{c3::paratonia}}, due …
Published	10/08/2024	An infarct in the {{c1::ACA-MCA}} cortical border zone is associated with transcortical {{c2::motor}} aphasia
Published	10/08/2024	An infarct in the {{c1::MCA-PCA}} cortical border zone is associated with transcortical {{c2::sensory}} aphasia
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Dysarthria-Clumsy Hand syndrome}} is due to a lacunar infarct in the {{c2::genu of the internal capsule}}
Published	10/08/2024	Dysarthria-Clumsy Hand syndrome will present with contralateral hand {{c1::weakness}}
Published	10/08/2024	Lacunar infarcts differ from MCA and ACA infarcts by the lack of {{c1::cortical deficits}}
Published	10/08/2024	What visual deficit will a bilateral posterior cerebral artery stroke present with?{{c1::Cortical blindess}}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Thrombectomy}} may be used as an acute intervention for large vessel occlusions within {{c2::6}} hours of a patient's last known …
Published	10/08/2024	Before tPA can be administered, it is important to perform a {{c1::fingerstick blood glucose}} test to assess for hypo- or hypergl…
Published	10/08/2024	Before tPA can be administered, a patient's {{c1::last known well time}} should be established to determine the onset of symptoms
Published	10/08/2024	What imaging tests should be performed after administering tPA?{{c1::CTA ± CT perfusion imaging}}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Hemorrhagic transformation}} is a complication that can occur post-tPA and is suspected if a patient presents with acute neurological changes
Published	10/08/2024	One goal after administering tPA is maintaining a blood pressure of {{c1::\(<\frac{180}{105}\)}} mmHg
Published	10/08/2024	Are tPA or a thrombectomy indicated to treat subacute stroke?{{c1::No}}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Permissive hypertension}} refers to allowing blood pressure to remain higher than normal after a stroke (e.g. SBP <220 mmHg)
Published	10/08/2024	If no atrial fibrillation is detected in the hospital, secondary stroke prevention involves adhering a {{c1::30-day event monitor}} to a pat…
Published	10/08/2024	The two most common etiologies of intracerebral hemorrhage are: {{c1::chronic arterial hypertension}} and {{c2::cerebral amyloid a…
Published	10/08/2024	Chronic arterial hypertension can lead to lipohyalinosis of the {{c1::lenticulostriate}} arteries
Published	10/08/2024	Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage present with {{c1::acute::acute or progressive}} neurological deficits and {{c1::progressiv…
Published	10/08/2024	What imaging test is the gold standard for intracerebral hemorrhage?{{c1::Non-contrast CT}}
Published	10/08/2024	Contrast CT of intracerebral hemorrhage can show a "{{c1::spot sign}}," indicating extravasation of blood
Published	10/08/2024	Surgical decompression can be used for intracerebral hemorrhage if there is {{c1::cerebellar}} involvement or symptomatic {{c2::mass effect}}
Published	10/08/2024	What congenital renal defect is a risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage?{{c1::Autosomal dominant PKD}}
Published	10/08/2024	The majority (80%) of subarachnoid hemorrhages are due to {{c1::aneurysm rupture}}, causing blood to leak into the subarachnoid space
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage can include endovascular {{c1::coiling}} or surgical {{c1::clipping}}
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