Questions on Stroke

• What is Stroke vs TIA ?
• Discuss the Epidemiology of Stroke
• What are differentials ? What is the main stroke mimic ?
• What are the Risks Factors for stroke ?
• What are the 2 Pathological Causes of Stroke ?
• What are the investigations?
• What is used to Diagnose Stroke ?
• What is NIHSS ?
• What are the Anterior Circulation and Posterior Circulations of the brain ?
• 🚨What are the 4 Categories of Clinical Features in an Anterior Stroke ?

Questions on Ischaemic Strokes

• What are the 4 Subtypes of Ischaemic Stroke ?
• Summarise the Bamford/Oxford classification
• How do you know if Cortex is involved ?
• What is Horner's Syndrome ?
• What is Internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) ?
• What would be the symptoms of the 3 eye nerve palsy ?
• What is the outcomes of the types of ischeamic strokes ?

Questions on Haemorrhagic Strokes

• What are common causes of haemorrhage in each age group ?

• What are the 2 Subtypes of Haemorrhagic Stoke ?

• If the cause of the stroke is Haemorrhage what should be checked ?

• What would happen if you thrombolyse a Haemorrhagic Stroke ?

• How is hemorrhagic stroke treated?

• Where are patients who are FAST +ve transferred to ?

• 🚨How is stroke managed ?

• What is the commonest cause of death in 1st week ?

• What worsens brain injury post stroke ?

• What screening test should be done after stroke?

• What are the 3 recovery phases from stroke ?