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Term 1 of 74
Av malformation?
clip at the neck of aneurysm to block normal blood floe from entering; thus, stop it from
stretching further and eventually rupture.
covering of the brain (dura) peel away from skull (from skull fracture). Wake up and die.
Changes in vital signs are late signs.
embolization - deliver glue/ obstructive materials into avm, thus, blood cant flow into avm
to cause rupture.
l connection between artery and vein without capillary bed between in brain blood vessels.
Leading to high pressure in veins (as vein is receiving blood too quick!-> weaken bv-> risk
aneurysm.
Term 2 of 74
Ataxia
Postural instability
Cerebellar ataxia
Dyssynergia
Gait ataxia
,Term 3 of 74
Tenecteplase
understand sound. Form/ recall memories.
swelling under skin (usually Due To Allergic reaction).
a tPA only for Acute Myocardial Infraction (AMI).
a tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), Acute Myocardial Infraction (AMI), and Acute Massive
Pulmonary Embolism (AMPE).
Term 4 of 74
How to know if a person will be allergic to angiogram dye?
sensitive to latex and certain metals.
having a history of asthma or respiratory issues.
allergic to iodine and shellfish.
intolerant to dairy products and gluten.
Term 5 of 74
Circle of will?
located at the base of the brain. Composed of the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries.
Circle of will branches off into ACA, MCA, PCA. Good thing is if there is obstruction at circle
of will, blood can still be deliver through other arteries connecting to circle of will.
place a stent to keep carotid artery open. Complications: increase risk for stroke by 10%. ,
Mi 5%, bleeding, formation of clots in stent.
covering of the brain (dura) peel away from skull (from skull fracture). Wake up and die.
Changes in vital signs are late signs.
1 risk of aneurysm rupture. 2 enlarged avm will put pressure on surrounding brain. 3 cells
that only gets oxy from capillary bed will die.
, Term 6 of 74
Pt coming in with suspect stroke. What to test?
Mri and ultrasound of the heart.
Only a physical examination and patient history.
CT, MRI. Blood glucose check. PLT count/ PT/INR/aPTT. Troponin lab. ECG. O2SAT.
Ct scan followed by immediate surgery.
Term 7 of 74
Brain stem?
regulate HR, RR, BP. Reflexes ( vomit, swallow, sneeze). Eye and facial movement. Sleep and
attention.
manage emotional responses and memory formation. involved in decision making.
process visual information and spatial awareness. involved in color recognition.
control voluntary muscle movements and balance. responsible for coordination.
Term 8 of 74
TERSON SYNDROME?
temporary blurred vision due to high Blood pressure.
color blindness that develops with age.
vision loss that maybe reversible in SAH pt.
permanent blindness that occurs after a stroke.
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