A look at ischemic stroke, including the main mechanisms and causes of ischemic stroke, as well as the signs and symptoms of ischemic stroke (Bamford classification of stroke syndromes included). We see why the CT head is performed without contrast and also go through how ischemic strokes are diagnosed and treated.

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Video Timestamps:
0:00 Definition of Stroke (WHO)
0:30 Stroke vs TIA - What is the difference between stroke and TIA?
1:29 Mechanisms of Ischemic Stroke
4:31 Brain Vessel Anatomy - Circle of Willis
5:22 Signs and Symptoms of Ischemic Stroke - Bamford Classification
5:24 Bamford Classification of Stroke - Total Anterior Circulation Syndrome
5:59 Bamford Classification of Stroke - Partial Anterior Circulation Syndrome
6:25 Bamford Classification of Stroke - Posterior Circulation Syndrome
6:50 Bamford Classification of Stroke - Lacunar Stroke Syndrome
7:40 Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis
7:48 Why is non contrast CT Head used in Stroke?
8:50 Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
10:20 Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

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