b
Which results in a hematoma?
a) subarachnoid
b) intracerebral
uncontrolled HTN, anti-thrombotics
What are the causes of Intracerebral strokes? (2)
trauma, intracranial aneurysm, rupture of AVM
What are the causes of Subarachnoid strokes? (3)
stop bleeding, control bp
What are the goals of treatment? (2)
hyper-intensity(white)
CT scan will show an area of ________ in area of hemorrhage.
surgical clip, removal of hematoma, ventricular drain for hydrocephalus
What are the non-pharmacologic treatment options? (3)
hematoma expansion
HTN in hemorrhagic stroke increases the risk of what?
SBP >220
Which BP reading requires aggressive BP lowering with IV infusion?
NIHSS; ICH
What can we use to predict recurrent stroke? (2)
hemiplegia
-complete paralysis on one side of the body
hemiparesis
-one sided weakness
anticoagulation reversal, BP lowering
What is the pharmacologic-treatment for hemorrhagic strokes?
<140
SBP between 150-220 requires lowering of SBP to _______.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
-irregular connections between arteries and veins; can rupture causing a stroke