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// ── 1. DEFINITION ─────────────────────────────────────
h1('1. DEFINITION'),
para('A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA) is the sudden onset of a focal neurological deficit due to either ischaemia (87%) or haemorrhage (13%) involving a region of brain supplied by a specific artery. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode of similar symptoms lasting <24 h with no evidence of infarction on imaging.'),
// ── 2. EPIDEMIOLOGY ───────────────────────────────────
h1('2. EPIDEMIOLOGY'),
bullet('Second leading cause of death worldwide; leading cause of adult disability.'),
bullet('Ischaemic stroke accounts for ~87% of all strokes; intracerebral haemorrhage ~10%; subarachnoid haemorrhage ~3%.'),
bullet('Incidence doubles with each decade after age 55.'),
bullet('Risk of stroke after TIA: ~10–15% in the first 3 months; highest risk in the first 48 h.'),
// ── 3. RISK FACTORS ───────────────────────────────────
h1('3. RISK FACTORS'),
h2('Modifiable'),
bullet('Hypertension (most important modifiable risk factor)'),
bullet('Atrial fibrillation (most important cardiac cause of embolic stroke)'),
bullet('Diabetes mellitus'),
bullet('Dyslipidaemia (elevated LDL, low HDL)'),
bullet('Tobacco smoking'),
bullet('Obesity & physical inactivity'),
bullet('Oral contraceptive pill / hormone replacement therapy'),
bullet('Excess alcohol'),
bullet('Obstructive sleep apnoea'),
h2('Non-modifiable'),
bullet('Age (doubles per decade after 55)'),
bullet('Male sex'),
bullet('Family history / genetics'),
bullet('Ethnicity (higher in Black and South Asian populations)'),
bullet('Prior stroke or TIA'),
// ── 4. CLASSIFICATION ─────────────────────────────────
h1('4. CLASSIFICATION'),
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tableRow(['Ischaemic', 'Small-vessel (lacunar)', '~20%', 'Lipohyalinosis of perforating arteries; hypertension']),
tableRow(['Ischaemic', 'Cryptogenic', '~30%', 'No definite cause found after full work-up']),
tableRow(['Ischaemic', 'Other determined cause', '~5%', 'Dissection, hypercoagulability, vasculitis, CADASIL']),
tableRow(['Haemorrhagic', 'Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH)', '~10%', 'Hypertension, amyloid angiopathy, AVMs']),
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// ── 5. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ────────────────────────────────
h1('5. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY'),
h2('A. Ischaemic Stroke — Ischaemic Cascade'),
para('Acute occlusion of an intracranial vessel reduces cerebral blood flow (CBF). The magnitude of reduction depends on collateral supply, occlusion site, and systemic BP.'),
bullet('CBF = 0: brain death within 4–10 minutes'),
bullet('CBF <16–18 mL/100 g/min: neuronal death (infarct core)'),
bullet('CBF 18–20 mL/100 g/min: neuronal dysfunction (ischaemic penumbra) — salvageable with timely reperfusion'),
para('The ischaemic cascade includes:'),
bullet('ATP depletion → failure of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase → cellular depolarisation', 1),
bullet('Glutamate excitotoxicity → NMDA/AMPA receptor activation → Ca²⁺ influx', 1),
bullet('Mitochondrial dysfunction → free radical generation → lipid peroxidation', 1),
bullet('Activation of caspases → apoptosis; inducible NOS activation → NO toxicity', 1),
bullet('Inflammatory cytokine release (TNF-α, IL-1β) → blood-brain barrier breakdown → cerebral oedema', 1),
h2('B. Haemorrhagic Stroke'),
para('Primary intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) results from rupture of small penetrating arteries damaged by chronic hypertension (lipohyalinosis). Blood forms a haematoma causing mass effect, raised ICP, and herniation. Secondary ICH can result from haemorrhagic transformation of an ischaemic infarct or from amyloid angiopathy (lobar haematomas in elderly).'),
// ── 6. STROKE SYNDROMES ───────────────────────────────
h1('6. STROKE SYNDROMES (Vascular Territory Deficits)'),
h2('Anterior Circulation (Carotid System)'),
h3('Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) — Most Common'),
para('Proximal MCA occlusion (complete):'),
bullet('Contralateral hemiplegia + hemianesthesia (face, arm > leg)'),
bullet('Homonymous hemianopia (contralateral)'),
bullet('Gaze deviation toward the side of the lesion (ipsilateral)'),
bullet('Dominant hemisphere → Global aphasia'),
bullet('Non-dominant hemisphere → Anosognosia, constructional apraxia, hemispatial neglect'),
para('Superior division MCA:'),
bullet('Broca\'s (expressive) aphasia + right hemiparesis (arm > face)'),
para('Inferior division MCA:'),
bullet('Wernicke\'s (receptive) aphasia + contralateral superior quadrantanopia'),
h3('Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA)'),
bullet('Contralateral hemiparesis/sensory loss — leg > arm'),
bullet('Abulia, personality change (frontal lobe involvement)'),
bullet('Urinary incontinence'),
h3('Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Occlusion'),
bullet('Variable — may be silent if good collaterals via Circle of Willis'),
bullet('Transient monocular blindness (amaurosis fugax) — ophthalmic artery'),
bullet('If complete: MCA + ACA territory infarct → massive hemiplegia'),
h2('Posterior Circulation (Vertebrobasilar System)'),
h3('Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA)'),
bullet('Contralateral homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing'),
bullet('Thalamic syndrome (sensory loss, thalamic pain)'),
bullet('Dominant: alexia without agraphia (left PCA + splenium)'),
h3('Basilar Artery'),
bullet('Locked-in syndrome (bilateral pontine infarcts): quadriplegia, unable to speak, only vertical eye movements preserved'),
bullet('Coma, cranial nerve palsies, ataxia'),
bullet('Top-of-basilar syndrome: somnolence, visual hallucinations, oculomotor disturbances'),
h3('Vertebral Artery / PICA — Lateral Medullary (Wallenberg) Syndrome'),
bullet('Ipsilateral: facial pain/numbness (CN V), Horner\'s syndrome, ataxia, dysphagia/dysarthria (CN IX, X), nystagmus'),
bullet('Contralateral: loss of pain & temperature sensation (spinothalamic)'),
bullet('Mnemonic: PICA = Ipsilateral Cerebellar & Horner\'s, Contralateral Spinothalamic loss'),
h3('Small-Vessel (Lacunar) Strokes — Classic Syndromes'),
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// ── 7. CLINICAL PRESENTATION ──────────────────────────
h1('7. CLINICAL PRESENTATION'),
para('The hallmark is SUDDEN onset of focal neurological deficit. Key symptoms:'),
bullet('Sudden weakness or numbness (face, arm, leg — one side)'),
bullet('Sudden speech disturbance (dysarthria, aphasia)'),
bullet('Sudden visual disturbance (monocular/binocular, hemianopia)'),
bullet('Sudden severe headache ("thunderclap") → suggests SAH or ICH'),
bullet('Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, incoordination'),
bullet('Sudden confusion or altered consciousness'),
para('FAST mnemonic: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency.'),
para('Features suggesting haemorrhage over ischaemia:'),
bullet('More depressed level of consciousness'),
bullet('Marked hypertension at onset'),
bullet('Headache, vomiting, neck stiffness'),
bullet('Worsening after onset (ischaemia is typically maximal at onset)'),
// ── 8. INVESTIGATIONS ─────────────────────────────────
h1('8. INVESTIGATIONS'),
h2('Immediate (Emergency)'),
bullet('Non-contrast CT brain — FIRST and URGENT; rules out haemorrhage; detects acute ischaemic changes (hypodense area) after 6–24 h'),
bullet('Serum glucose (fingerprick) — exclude hypoglycaemia mimicking stroke'),
bullet('ECG — detect AF, MI'),
bullet('FBC, coagulation (PT/INR/aPTT), electrolytes, renal function'),
bullet('Blood cultures if infective endocarditis suspected'),
h2('Imaging'),
bullet('MRI DWI (diffusion-weighted imaging) — most sensitive for acute ischaemic stroke within minutes; shows restricted diffusion (bright on DWI, dark on ADC map)'),
bullet('CT/MR angiography — identifies large vessel occlusion (LVO) — essential if considering thrombectomy'),
bullet('CT/MR perfusion — identifies penumbra (salvageable tissue) vs. infarct core; guides treatment decisions beyond 4.5 h window'),
bullet('Carotid Doppler USS — screens for extracranial carotid stenosis'),
bullet('Trans-thoracic/trans-oesophageal echocardiogram — detects cardiac sources (thrombus, valvular disease, PFO)'),
bullet('24–72 h ambulatory ECG (Holter) — detects paroxysmal AF'),
h2('Biochemistry / Haematology'),
bullet('Fasting lipids, HbA1c'),
bullet('Thrombophilia screen (if young, cryptogenic): protein C, S, antithrombin III, APS antibodies, Factor V Leiden, MTHFR'),
bullet('ESR/CRP — vasculitis, infective endocarditis'),
bullet('Haemoglobin electrophoresis — sickle cell disease'),
h2('Lumbar Puncture'),
bullet('Rarely required; indicated if SAH suspected clinically but CT brain is normal (xanthochromia in CSF)'),
// ── 9. DIAGNOSIS & SCORES ─────────────────────────────
h1('9. DIAGNOSTIC SCORING'),
h2('NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)'),
para('11-item neurological examination scale assessing level of consciousness, gaze, visual fields, facial palsy, motor arm/leg, limb ataxia, sensory, language, dysarthria, and extinction/neglect. Scored 0–42. Higher score = more severe deficit. Guides thrombolysis and thrombectomy decisions.'),
h2('ABCD² Score — Risk of Stroke After TIA'),
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tableRow(['Clinical features: Speech disturbance without weakness', '1']),
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bullet('Score 0–3: Low risk (~1% 2-day stroke risk)'),
bullet('Score 4–5: Moderate risk (~4%)'),
bullet('Score 6–7: High risk (~8%)'),
bullet('Score ≥4 → urgent evaluation and hospital admission recommended'),
// ── 10. MANAGEMENT ────────────────────────────────────
h1('10. MANAGEMENT'),
h2('A. Acute Ischaemic Stroke — General Measures'),
bullet('ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation'),
bullet('Treat hypoglycaemia immediately; avoid hyperglycaemia (target glucose 7.8–10 mmol/L)'),
bullet('Blood pressure: Do NOT lower acutely unless BP >220/120 mmHg (or >185/110 if thrombolysis planned); maintain perfusion pressure'),
bullet('Avoid hyperthermia; treat fever aggressively'),
bullet('Aspiration precautions; SALT assessment before oral feeding'),
bullet('DVT prophylaxis: subcutaneous LMWH + pneumatic compression stockings'),
bullet('Early physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy'),
bullet('Admit to a dedicated Stroke Unit (reduces mortality and dependency by 25–30%)'),
h2('B. IV Thrombolysis — Alteplase (tPA)'),
boldPara('Dose:', 'Alteplase 0.9 mg/kg IV (maximum 90 mg); 10% as bolus, remainder over 60 min.'),
boldPara('Time window:', 'Within 4.5 hours of symptom onset (or last-known-well time). Earlier is better — "time is brain" (~1.9 million neurons/minute lost during ischaemia).'),
h3('Inclusion Criteria'),
bullet('Ischaemic stroke causing measurable neurological deficit'),
bullet('Symptom onset <4.5 h (up to 3 h for older trials; extended to 4.5 h by ECASS-3)'),
bullet('Age ≥18 years'),
h3('Absolute Contraindications to tPA'),
bullet('Intracranial haemorrhage on CT'),
bullet('BP >185/110 mmHg (untreatable)'),
bullet('Recent (<3 months) intracranial surgery, serious head trauma, or prior stroke'),
bullet('Active internal bleeding or bleeding diathesis'),
bullet('Platelet count <100,000/μL'),
bullet('Anticoagulant use: INR >1.7, aPTT elevated, direct thrombin/Xa inhibitors within 48 h'),
bullet('Blood glucose <50 mg/dL (<2.8 mmol/L)'),
bullet('CT showing >⅓ of MCA territory hypodensity'),
bullet('Subarachnoid haemorrhage symptoms'),
bullet('Active infective endocarditis'),
para('Note: Tenecteplase (0.25 mg/kg single IV bolus, max 25 mg) is now used in many centres as a simpler alternative with comparable efficacy.'),
h2('C. Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT/MT)'),
para('Mechanical removal of thrombus from large intracranial vessels using stent retriever or aspiration catheter.'),
boldPara('Indications:', 'Ischaemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) of the ICA, M1/M2 MCA, basilar artery.'),
boldPara('Time window:', 'Up to 24 h from symptom onset in selected patients with favourable imaging (evidence from DAWN, DEFUSE-3 trials).'),
boldPara('Evidence:', 'Five landmark RCTs in 2015 (MR CLEAN, ESCAPE, EXTEND-IA, SWIFT PRIME, THRACE) demonstrated superiority over medical therapy alone.'),
bullet('Significant benefit: NNT ≈ 2.6 to prevent dependency (mRS shift)'),
bullet('Can be combined with IV thrombolysis ("bridging therapy")'),
bullet('Requires: NIHSS, CT angiography confirming LVO, low ASPECTS score on CT (ASPECTS ≥6)'),
h2('D. Antithrombotic Treatment'),
boldPara('Aspirin:', '300 mg orally within 24–48 h of ischaemic stroke onset (after haemorrhage excluded and tPA window has passed). Continue aspirin 75–100 mg daily long-term.'),
boldPara('Dual antiplatelet (DAPT):', 'Aspirin + clopidogrel for 21 days after minor ischaemic stroke or high-risk TIA (POINT, CHANCE trials). Then single antiplatelet long-term.'),
boldPara('Anticoagulation:', 'NOT used acutely in most ischaemic strokes. For cardioembolic stroke (AF): start anticoagulation after 2–14 days depending on infarct size. DOACs (rivaroxaban, apixaban, dabigatran) preferred over warfarin for NVAF.'),
h2('E. Blood Pressure Management After Acute Phase'),
bullet('Target <130/80 mmHg long-term for secondary prevention'),
bullet('ACE inhibitors and thiazide diuretics have strongest evidence (PROGRESS trial)'),
bullet('SPRINT trial data: systolic <120 mmHg reduces stroke + MI by 43% vs <140 mmHg'),
h2('F. Haemorrhagic Stroke — Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH)'),
bullet('Immediate reversal of anticoagulation: Vitamin K + PCC (prothrombin complex concentrate) if on warfarin; andexanet alfa for anti-Xa agents; idarucizumab for dabigatran'),
bullet('Blood pressure reduction: Target <140 mmHg systolic (INTERACT-2, ATACH-2 trials)'),
bullet('Surgical evacuation: Controversial for supratentorial ICH; evidence of benefit for: cerebellar haematoma >3 cm (with brainstem compression), superficial lobar ICH in young patients with clinical deterioration'),
bullet('ICP management: Head elevation 30°, osmotherapy (mannitol), avoid hypotension'),
bullet('No antifibrinolytics routinely; haemostatic therapy with tranexamic acid under investigation'),
// ── 11. SECONDARY PREVENTION ──────────────────────────
h1('11. SECONDARY PREVENTION'),
h2('Antiplatelet Therapy'),
bullet('Aspirin 75–100 mg/day: standard for non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke'),
bullet('Aspirin + dipyridamole (modified-release 200 mg BD): ESPRIT trial — superior to aspirin alone'),
bullet('Clopidogrel 75 mg/day: alternative to aspirin; equivalent efficacy (CAPRIE trial)'),
bullet('DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel): for minor stroke/high-risk TIA for 21 days, then mono-therapy'),
h2('Anticoagulation — Cardioembolic Stroke (AF)'),
bullet('DOACs first-line: Apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, edoxaban'),
bullet('Warfarin if DOAC contraindicated (target INR 2.0–3.0)'),
bullet('CHA₂DS₂-VASc score guides anticoagulation in AF: treat if score ≥2 (men) or ≥3 (women)'),
h2('Statins'),
bullet('All patients with ischaemic stroke: high-intensity statin (atorvastatin 40–80 mg)'),
bullet('Target LDL <70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L); SPARCL trial: atorvastatin 80 mg reduced recurrent stroke by 16%'),
h2('Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) / Stenting (CAS)'),
bullet('Symptomatic carotid stenosis 70–99%: CEA within 2 weeks (reduces 5-year stroke risk from 26% to 9% — NASCET)'),
bullet('Symptomatic stenosis 50–69%: CEA beneficial in selected patients'),
bullet('Asymptomatic stenosis >60%: CEA or CAS in appropriate surgical candidates'),
bullet('CAS as alternative to CEA in high surgical-risk patients'),
h2('Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure'),
bullet('In young patients (<60 y) with cryptogenic stroke and PFO: percutaneous closure reduces recurrence (CLOSE, REDUCE, RESPECT trials)'),
h2('Lifestyle Modifications'),
bullet('Stop smoking (reduces stroke risk by 50% within 1 year)'),
bullet('Reduce alcohol to safe limits'),
bullet('Regular aerobic exercise (≥150 min/week moderate intensity)'),
bullet('Healthy diet (Mediterranean diet)'),
bullet('Weight reduction if obese'),
bullet('Tight glucose control in diabetes (target HbA1c <7%)'),
// ── 12. TIA ───────────────────────────────────────────
h1('12. TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC ATTACK (TIA)'),
para('TIA = transient episode of neurological dysfunction from focal brain/retinal ischaemia, with symptoms typically resolving within 1 h, with no infarction on imaging.'),
para('If infarction is seen on DWI-MRI, it is classified as stroke regardless of symptom duration.'),
bullet('10–15% risk of stroke within 3 months; risk is highest in first 48 h'),
bullet('ABCD² score stratifies short-term risk (see Section 9)'),
bullet('Urgent evaluation and treatment: brain imaging, ECG, vascular imaging, cardiac monitoring'),
bullet('Immediate aspirin 300 mg; then DAPT for 21 days if ABCD² ≥4'),
bullet('Carotid imaging: urgent carotid duplex/CTA if hemispheric TIA'),
bullet('Hospital admission recommended for high-risk TIA (ABCD² ≥4)'),
// ── 13. COMPLICATIONS ─────────────────────────────────
h1('13. COMPLICATIONS OF STROKE'),
h2('Early (Days)'),
bullet('Cerebral oedema and herniation (massive MCA infarcts) — "malignant MCA syndrome"'),
bullet('Haemorrhagic transformation of ischaemic infarct'),
bullet('Seizures (early: 2–23%; late epilepsy in ~10%)'),
bullet('Aspiration pneumonia (most common cause of early death post-stroke)'),
bullet('DVT/pulmonary embolism'),
bullet('Hypo-/hyperglycaemia; hyponatraemia'),
h2('Late (Weeks–Months)'),
bullet('Post-stroke depression (~30%)'),
bullet('Vascular dementia / cognitive impairment'),
bullet('Spasticity, contractures, shoulder subluxation'),
bullet('Central post-stroke pain (thalamic pain syndrome)'),
bullet('Pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections'),
// ── 14. REHABILITATION ─────────────────────────────────
h1('14. REHABILITATION'),
bullet('Early mobilisation within 24–48 h (once medically stable) reduces complications'),
bullet('Multidisciplinary stroke unit care: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, nursing, psychology'),
bullet('Motor rehabilitation: constraint-induced movement therapy, task-specific training'),
bullet('Dysphagia management: SALT assessment; NGT/PEG if needed'),
bullet('Aphasia: speech therapy; intensive aphasia therapy'),
bullet('Spasticity: baclofen, botulinum toxin injections'),
bullet('Depression: SSRIs (fluoxetine shown to improve motor recovery — FLAME trial)'),
bullet('Goal: maximise independence and quality of life; return to work/community'),
// ── 15. PROGNOSIS ─────────────────────────────────────
h1('15. PROGNOSIS'),
bullet('~25% die within 1 year of first stroke'),
bullet('~50% survivors have permanent disability'),
bullet('Haemorrhagic stroke has higher short-term mortality (~40–50% at 30 days for ICH)'),
bullet('Best outcomes with: early stroke unit admission, rapid thrombolysis, successful thrombectomy'),
bullet('Lacunar strokes generally have better prognosis than cortical strokes'),
bullet('Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) used to assess functional outcome: 0 = no symptoms, 6 = death'),
// ── 16. IMPORTANT TRIALS ──────────────────────────────
h1('16. KEY CLINICAL TRIALS (Exam-Relevant)'),
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tableRow(['CAPRIE (1996)', 'Clopidogrel vs aspirin', 'Clopidogrel marginally superior to aspirin (RRR 8.7%)']),
tableRow(['CHANCE/POINT', 'DAPT after TIA/minor stroke', 'Aspirin + clopidogrel 21 days reduces recurrence']),
tableRow(['SPARCL (2006)', 'Atorvastatin 80 mg', 'Reduced recurrent stroke by 16% in prior stroke/TIA']),
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tableRow(['PROGRESS (2001)', 'Perindopril ± indapamide', '28% relative risk reduction in recurrent stroke']),
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tableRow(['CLOSE/REDUCE (2017)', 'PFO closure', 'PFO closure reduces recurrence in young cryptogenic stroke']),
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para(''),
// ── 17. MIMICS ────────────────────────────────────────
h1('17. STROKE MIMICS & DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS'),
bullet('Hypoglycaemia (most common mimic — always check glucose first)'),
bullet('Todd\'s paralysis (post-ictal focal weakness)'),
bullet('Migraine with aura (hemiplegic migraine)'),
bullet('Brain tumour / abscess (more gradual onset usually)'),
bullet('Hypertensive encephalopathy / PRES'),
bullet('Subdural haematoma'),
bullet('Functional neurological disorder (conversion disorder)'),
bullet('Multiple sclerosis relapse'),
bullet('Wernicke\'s encephalopathy (confusion, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia — not unilateral)'),
// ── SUMMARY TABLE ─────────────────────────────────────
h1('18. QUICK REVISION SUMMARY'),
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tableRow(['Domain', 'Key Points'], true),
tableRow(['Definition', 'Sudden focal neurological deficit due to ischaemia or haemorrhage']),
tableRow(['Most common type', 'Ischaemic (87%)']),
tableRow(['#1 Risk factor', 'Hypertension']),
tableRow(['#1 Cardiac cause', 'Atrial fibrillation (cardioembolic stroke)']),
tableRow(['Most common stroke syndrome', 'MCA territory (contralateral hemiplegia, face+arm>leg, aphasia/neglect)']),
tableRow(['Emergency imaging', 'Non-contrast CT brain first']),
tableRow(['Most sensitive imaging', 'MRI DWI (within minutes of onset)']),
tableRow(['IV thrombolysis', 'Alteplase 0.9 mg/kg within 4.5 h; max 90 mg']),
tableRow(['Thrombectomy window', 'Up to 24 h for LVO with penumbral imaging']),
tableRow(['Aspirin timing', '300 mg within 24–48 h (after haemorrhage excluded)']),
tableRow(['AF anticoagulation', 'DOAC; start 2–14 days post-ischaemic stroke']),
tableRow(['Statin target', 'LDL <70 mg/dL; atorvastatin 80 mg']),
tableRow(['Best TIA prophylaxis', 'DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) × 21 days']),
tableRow(['Haemorrhagic stroke BP', 'Target SBP <140 mmHg acutely']),
tableRow(['Prognosis', '25% die at 1 yr; 50% permanent disability']),
],
}),
para(''),
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cd /home/daytona/workspace/stroke-notes && node stroke_notes.js 2>&1
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Stroke Medicine Notes
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| Type | Subtype | Frequency | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ischaemic | Large-vessel atherothrombosis | ~20% | In-situ thrombosis / artery-to-artery embolism |
| Ischaemic | Cardioembolic | ~25% | AF, MI, valvular disease |
| Ischaemic | Small-vessel (lacunar) | ~20% | Lipohyalinosis of perforators; HTN |
| Ischaemic | Cryptogenic | ~30% | No cause found |
| Haemorrhagic | ICH | ~10% | HTN, amyloid angiopathy |
| Haemorrhagic | SAH | ~3% | Ruptured aneurysm |
| Syndrome | Deficit | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Motor Hemiparesis | Face + arm + leg, no sensory | Post. limb IC / pons |
| Pure Sensory Stroke | Hemisensory loss | Ventral thalamus (VPL) |
| Ataxic Hemiparesis | Ipsilateral ataxia + mild contralateral hemiparesis | Pons / IC |
| Dysarthria-Clumsy Hand | Dysarthria + hand clumsiness | Pons / genu IC |
| Parameter | Score |
|---|---|
| Age ≥60 years | 1 |
| BP ≥140/90 mmHg | 1 |
| Clinical: unilateral weakness | 2 |
| Clinical: speech disturbance (no weakness) | 1 |
| Duration ≥60 min | 2 |
| Duration 10–59 min | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 |
| Total | 0–7 |
Tenecteplase (0.25 mg/kg bolus, max 25 mg) is increasingly used as simpler alternative.
| Intervention | Drug / Target |
|---|---|
| Antiplatelet | Aspirin 75 mg/day OR clopidogrel 75 mg/day |
| AF anticoagulation | DOAC (apixaban/rivaroxaban/dabigatran); INR 2–3 if warfarin |
| Statin | Atorvastatin 80 mg; target LDL <70 mg/dL (SPARCL) |
| BP | <130/80 mmHg; ACE inhibitor + thiazide (PROGRESS) |
| Carotid CEA | Symptomatic 70–99% stenosis within 2 weeks (NASCET) |
| PFO closure | Young cryptogenic stroke (CLOSE, REDUCE, RESPECT) |
| Trial | Topic | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| NINDS 1995 | tPA ≤3 h | Improved outcomes; ↑ICH 6.4% vs 0.6% |
| ECASS-3 2008 | tPA 3–4.5 h | Extended window; benefit maintained |
| MR CLEAN 2015 | Thrombectomy | Superior to medical Rx for LVO |
| DAWN/DEFUSE-3 | EVT 6–24 h | Penumbral imaging guides late window |
| CHANCE/POINT | DAPT × 21 d | Reduces recurrence post-TIA/minor stroke |
| SPARCL 2006 | Atorvastatin 80 mg | ↓ recurrent stroke 16% |
| NASCET 1991 | CEA 70–99% | 5-yr risk 9% vs 26% without CEA |
| PROGRESS 2001 | Perindopril ± indapamide | 28% RRR recurrent stroke |
| INTERACT-2 | BP in ICH | SBP <140 → better functional outcome |