Rotations 2.0 Episode 9 Pulmonary Embolism

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Outro: Alone by BoDleasons

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Produced by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS

Edited by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS

Questions and Answers from Episode 8 Stroke

1. Question: A patient presents with transient ischemic attack (TIA) symptoms that are triggered by physical activity or changes in blood pressure. Which type of stroke is most likely? 

• C. Hemodynamic stroke 

2 Question: A patient with internal carotid artery occlusion (ICAO) undergoes PET imaging. The results show normal CBF, CMRO2, and OEF, but increased CBV in the affected cortical territory, and decreased CVR. According to the stages of hemodynamic failure, this patient is in which stage? 

• B. Stage 1 (Oligemia) 

 3 Question: A patient has been diagnosed with hemodynamic stroke due to internal carotid artery occlusion (ICAO) and is found to have Stage 2 (Misery Perfusion) on PET imaging. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment approach based on current evidence? 

• C. Medical management with antiplatelets and lipid-lowering agents 

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