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Question
At about 10:20 this morning while eating breakfast with a friend, patient had a sudden onset of slurred speech and right sided weakness. Friend immediately called 911. Scott is 52 year old with a history of hypertension. Friend states he had a TIA a few weeks ago that resolved completelyion and discussion for Pre-briefing
1. What is the difference between an ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke?
2. Discuss the importance of the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) exam in the stroke examination.
3. Discuss the main indications and contraindications of acute reperfusion therapies for ischemic stroke.
4. Describe common early and late medical complications following acute ischemic stroke.
5. Discuss the risk factors, recurrence risk, evaluation, and outcomes of arterial ischemic stroke in adults.
6. Why is it important to use an evidence based assessment tool to evaluate patients that are suspected to be having a stroke?
7. How many items are on the NIH Stroke Scale and list what is being evaluated.
8. Why is it important for trained person (s) to administer this (stroke scale) exam?
9. Describe telestroke.