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cerebrovascular accidents: TIA and ischemic stroke

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types of CVA   hemorrhagic and ischemic  
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types of ischemic attacks   transient ischemic attack and stroke  
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ischemic stroke   clot blocks blood flow to an area of the brain  
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hemorrhagic stroke   bleeding occurs inside or around the brain tissue  
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thrombi   artheromas in major cerebral arteries in areas of turbulent flow  
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emboli lodged in cerebral artery because of:   A fib, post-MI, vegitations as in endocardidtis, prosthetic heart valves  
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subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)   bleeding in space between brain and skull caused by aneurism  
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symptoms of SAH   worst headache, N, V, loss of conciousness, coma  
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SAH physical exam findings   nuchal regidity, paralysis  
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Tx goal of SAH   prevent complications, delay ischemia, allow HTN to redirect bloodflow to ischemic areas  
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Tx choice for SAH   nimodipine 60mg IV q4h  
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Tx of seisures due to SAH   phenytoin  
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Tx of rebleeding   surgical clipping  
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Tx of hydrocephalus   drain and/or shunt  
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non-modifiable risk factors for stroke   age (risk doubled every decade after 55) gender M>F low birth weight race black>hispanic>white genetics - paternal history  
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modifiable risk factors for stroke   HTN, smoking, alcohol, diabetes, A fib, dyslipidemia, CHD, sickle cell, post menopausal therapy, obesity, diet, body fat distribution, physical inactivity  
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primary stroke prevention   treat modifiable risk factors aspirin use recomended in women >65y/o with high stroke risk  
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assessment of TIA and ischemic stroke   non-IV CT scan to rule out hemorrhage rule out modifiable risk factors PMH - A fib, MI neurologic exam  
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Neurologic exam (NIHSS)   identifies location of ischemia guides theraputic decisions  
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NIHSS score <20   mild to moderate stroke  
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NIHSS score >22   very poor prognosis  
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)   "mini stroke" transient focal neurologic lesion = decrease in O2 supply  
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course of TIA   rapid symptom onset Sx resolves w/i 24h usually in 15mins no residual neurologic deficit warning sign of impending stroke  
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Stroke   permanent focal neurologic lesion (cell death has occured)  
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course of stroke   rapid symptom onset Sx last >24 hours residual neurologic deficit present  
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symptoms of TIA and stroke   hemiparesis, aphasia, ataxia, parestesia, blindness, vertigo, headache  
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F.A.S.T.   face, arm, speech, time (to call 911)  
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acute Tx of TIA   325mg po ASA qd immediately (clopidigrel 75mg if allergy to ASA) initiate adjust secondary prevention meds non-pharmacologic management: carotid endarterectomy  
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TIA goals for therapy   modify risk factors for future stroke (secondary prevention)  
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acute Tx of ischemic stroke   ASA 325mg po qd (immediately) (clopidigrel 75mg po qd if allergic to ASA)  
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benefits of ASA   slight reduction in early stroke recurrence no benefits in neurological deficit  
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acute Tx of ischemic stroke   Alteplase (tPA) MUST ADMINISTER WITHIN 3 HOURS OF SYMPTOM ONSET (based on efficacy and safety)  
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Alteplase (tPA) (tissue plasminogen activator) dosing   infuse 0.9mg/kg IV over 60 minutes within 10% of the dose given as a bolus over 1 minute (max bolus dose 90mg)  
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acute Tx of ischemic stroke goals   prevent complications reduce long standing neurological deficits physical therapy/occupational therapy  
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additional Tx for ischemic stroke   BP goal s<185 d<110 antithrombotic therapy secondary prevention measures  
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acute ischemic stroke BP drugs   labetalol IV, nitropaste 1-2 inches, nicardipine IV follow JNC7 bp goals after discharged  
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antithrombotic therapy in acute ischemic stroke   warfarin indicated if A fib and is initiated 24 hours after tPA dose  
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secondary stroke prevention general principles   long term antiplatelet therapy after TIA or stroke manage risk factors  
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acceptable options for initial secondary stroke prevention therapy   ASA 50-325mg monotherapy OR dipyridamole 200mg ER + ASA 25mg (aggrenox) BID OR clopidigrel 75mg po qd monotherapy  
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ASA vs. aggrenox vs. plavix   aggrenox or plavix monotherapies are more recommended than ASA alone  
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clopidigrel vs. aggrenox   clopidigrel more prefered by neurologists due to less adverse reactions  
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aggrenox ADEs   HA, GI, dizziness, fainting, more bleeding  
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ASA + clopidigrel   increase risk of hemorrhage ONLY use combination with specific indication: coronary stent or ACS  
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ASA + aggrenox   may not provide adequate Tx for cardiac indications  
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statins in stroke therapy   use them they are good for you decrease risk of stroke by 18% with or without CHD  
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