INDS 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery, Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery, Posterior Communicating Artery
4 Jan 2019
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Def | stroke: damage to the central nervous system caused by an abnormality of the vascular supply: types: ischemic, hemorrhagic, venous. Case: mr. jones is a 55 year old man who comes to see his gp for an annual check-up. He is advised to reduce his salt intake, lose weight, get regular exercise, and monitor his bp. 3 months later his bp remains elevated (confirmed by readings at home). Primary prevention: dr. grover block c: hypertension most important for stroke, evidence of secondary prevention, pathophysiology makes sense. Other risk factors for stroke: modifiable risk factors include: smoking, diabetes, lipids, dr. nattel block c atrial fibrillation. Case (cont"d): mr. jones has understood the importance of good bp control and is compliant with his new medication. He has done some reading and would like to know more about when he should be concerned that he might be having a stroke. stroke risk: rarely: loc, pain, abnormal movement.
