Focused Review Course: Stroke-Brain Stem Stroke Syndromes

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Video Summary

This video provides an overview of different types of brainstem stroke syndromes, including Wallenberg syndrome and anterior inferior cerebellar arterial stroke syndrome. It discusses the typical pattern of motor recovery in patients after a left middle cerebral arterial distribution stroke, which is synergy followed by voluntary control. The video also mentions the most common causes and areas affected by hemorrhagic stroke. It highlights the role of brain imaging in diagnosing and managing hemorrhagic stroke. Furthermore, it describes an appropriate stroke etiologic workup for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation unit, including laboratory tests, EKG, echocardiography, and brain imaging. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of time in treating acute brain ischemia and managing complications associated with stroke.

Keywords

brainstem stroke syndromes

Wallenberg syndrome

motor recovery after left middle cerebral arterial distribution stroke

hemorrhagic stroke causes

stroke etiologic workup