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Weber Syndrome Obstruction of Branches of the PCA {{c1::interpeduncular or posterior choroidal::vessels 2}}

{{c2::PCA::vessel}} Occlusion {{c1::Alexia without agraphia}} = patient able to write but not read or recognize written ...

S uperior division of the MCA : common sx's: {{c1::Sensory / motor deficits on contralateral face and arm > leg::4}} {{c...

Anticoagulation is generally not employed for {{c1::lacunar infarction::ischemic stroke category}}

Basilar Artery Occlusion Syndrome Thrombosis usually only obstructs {{c1::a branch (as opposed to the entire trunk)}} If...

vertebro-basilar system isolated attacks of vertigo can be the initial and only symptom of vertebrobasilar insufficiency...

Millard–Gubler Syndrome Obstruction of {{c1::branches of basilar artery::etiology}}

SYMPTOMS SITE OF LESION Vertigo, nausea, vomiting {{c1::Vestibular nuclei}} Wallenberg

bilateral ACA occlusion if both ACA's arise from one stem, major disturbances occur resulting in: aphasia, {{c2::parap...

{{c1::Melodic intonation therapy (MIT)::same}}: Recruits the right hemisphere for communication by incorporating {{c1:...

Pharyngeal Phase Phase requires Soft palate elevation and velopharyngeal port closure (also seen in the oral phase) —to ...

CVA prognosis Eventual motor recovery in the {{c1::leg}} occurs earlier and is more complete than in the {{c1::arm}} ...

{{c1::Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound}} = evaluates basal cranial vessels through temporal bone, orbit, or foramen magnu...

Wallenberg syndrome occurs due to occlusion of: {{c1::Vertebral arteries}} {{c1::PICA}} {{c2::Superior/Middle/Inferio...

ICA Occlusion occurs most frequently {{c1::immediately beyond the carotid bifurcation::anatomic location}} .

MCA snydromes Injury to {{c1::parietal operculum (PO)}} results in {{c2::conduction aphasia}}

Horner's Syndrome presentation {{c1::ptosis}} {{c1::miosis}} {{c1::anhidrosis}}

{{c1::“Sentinel HA”}} precedes SAH by days or weeks in approximately {{c2::50}} % of patients

Esophageal Phase Phase requires {{c1::Cricopharyngeal}} muscle contraction Coordinated {{c2::peristalsis}} and {{c2::LES...

Transcortical Mixed Aphasia Also known as {{c1::isolation}} aphasia Lesions in border zone of frontal, parietal, and tem...

MRI Brain, Ischemic Cerebral Infarction: early, {{c1::bright/white}} signal on T2-weighted images, more pronounced at {{...

Major Theories of CVA Rehabilitation Training Is any one approach to physical rehabilitation more effective: {{c1::No}} ...

Vertebrobasilar system classic physical exam findings (laterality): {{c1::Nystagmus}} {{c1::ataxia}} {{c2::Abnl motor ...

AHA Recommendations for Hypertension Management in Ischemic Stroke Non-thrombolytic candidates : treat if: SBP > {{c1...

Dysphagia Compensatory Strategies Chin tuck: rovides airway protection by preventing entry of liquid into the {{c1::l...

Once diagnosis of SAH has been established on CTH, {{c1::angiography}} is generally performed to localize and define...

vertebro-basilar system supplies {{c1::midbrain}} {{c1::pons}} {{c1::medulla}} {{c1::cerebellum}} {{c1:: pos / vent as...

ICP Medications : 1.) {{c1::mannitol}} 2.) {{c1::acetazolamide}} 3.) {{c1::barbiturates}}

{{c2::Brunnstrom approach / Movement Therapy ( Sawner and Lavigne, 1992 ) }} Uses {{c1::primitive synergistic patterns}...

AHA Recommendations for Hypertension Management in Ischemic Stroke Thrombolytic candidates : treat if: SBP > {{c1::18...

CSF is produced in the brain largely by modified {{c1::ependymal cells}} in the {{c1::choroid plexus}} in the {{c...

{{c1::Hunt and Hess}} Scale for Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients

EMBOLIC STROKES Usually occurs while {{c2::awake}} {{c1::Immediate::presentation}} onset of neurologic deficits {{c3::2...

CRPS treatment {{c1::Corticosteroids (systemic)}}: A large majority of patients respond in the {{c2::acute phase}} of t...

anterior cerebral artery (ACA) supplies the medial aspect of the hemisphere from the {{c1::lamina terminalis}} to the...

saccular aneuryrsm Multiple occur in {{c1::20}} % of patients (either unilateral or bilateral)

90% to 95% of saccular aneurysms occur on the {{c1::anterior}} portion of the Circle of Willis

Ischemic Stroke BP Management {{c1::IV labetalol}}, {{c1::nicardipine}}, and clevidipine are favored antihypertensive a...

Wallenberg syndrome Signs and symptoms include: {{c1::Horner’s syndrome (ipsilateral)}} {{c1::Decrease in FACE pain / t...

Paraphasia : Incorrect substitution of words or parts of words. Verbal or semantic paraphasias: Word substituted for ano...

SYMPTOMS SITE OF LESION Aguesia {{c1::Solitary Nucleus / tract}} located in the lateral medulla of the ...

Poststroke Shoulder Pain Ddx {{c1::CRPS type 1 (central, shoulder hand syndrome)}} {{c2::brachial plexopathy}} {{c3::a...

Transient monocular blindness ( amaurosis fugax ) : ICA nourishes the optic nerve and retina as well as the brain occu...

Vertebral arteries originate from the {{c1::subclavian}} arteries and are the main arteries of the medulla

Acute infarct not seen immediately on CT (unless there is a mass effect or large infarct) May be seen after {{c1::24 ...

SYMPTOMS SITE OF LESION Ipsilateral limb ataxia (UE > LE) {{c1::Inf. Cerebellar ...

Head Rotaiton: Turn the head toward the {{c1::paretic::good side/bad side}} side

Vertebrobasilar system There is {{c1::absence}} of cortical signs

CEA is for {{c1::symptomatic}} lesions with {{c1::70%–99}} % stenosis is effective in reducing the incidence of {...