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What is spinal neurogenic shock? |
Loss of sympathetic reflex function Extreme vasodilation Hypotension Bradycardia Pulmonary Edema
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What is autonomic dysreflexia? |
Uncontrolled sympathetic discharge
Severe BP (>300) Sweating Headache
Caused by visceral stimulation |
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What is the difference between spinal shock and autonomic dysreflexia? |
Autonomic is the increase in sympathetic reflex response And spinal shock is the loss of the reflex. |
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What is copaxone and what is it for?? |
Glatiramer acetate- reduces #/rate of relapses Used for Multiple sclerosis |
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What is Lhermitte's sign? |
Electric shock like sensation s Along spine after forward head flexion
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What defines an exacerbation or attack? (MS) |
Increased symptoms for atleast 24hrs, previously in remission for 1mo. |
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What is a "silent attack"? (MS) |
Continued damage w/o overt symptoms. Occurs during remission |
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What is plasticity? (MS) |
Allows part of brain to learn and take over for damaged area of brain. |
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What does an angioplasty do? |
Reduces stenosis/ years cerebral vasospasm |
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What does an carotid endarterectomy (CEA) do? |
Improved bloodflow to brain with blockage
Should be performed less than 3wks after stroke. |
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What is hyperperfusion syndrome? |
After a period of hypoperfusion, if the brain is reperfused too fast, tissue damage, IICP or hemorrhage can occur. |
