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This best describes a transient ischaemic attack or TIA. This involves a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain, usually as a result of atherosclerosis.
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e
Rapidly developing focal disturbance of brain function which can resolve within 24 hours
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This best describes an intercerebral haemorrhage which occurs due to a bleed within the brain parenchyma. It can occur spontaneously in poorly controlled hypertension and can have fatal effects.
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d
Can occur spontaneously in cases of uncontrolled hypertension. It is a subtype of stroke and can have sudden clinical effects
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This best describes an extradural haemorrhage which is an acute bleed which accumulates between the dura mater and the inner surface of the skull. It is typically a high-pressure arterial bleed and hence leads to immediate clinical effects.
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b
Typically caused by traumatic incidents with immediate clinical effects. Damage usually occurs to arteries
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A subdural haemorrhage is a brain bleed that accumulates within the space between the dura mater and arachnoid mater. It is typically a venous bleed that is low pressure and therefore can lead to delayed clinical effects. For example, a patient may appear well after a head injury but may become unconscious after several hours have passed.
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a
Typically caused by traumatic incidents with delayed clinical effects. Damage usually occurs to veins
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This best describes a subarachnoid haemorrhage which occurs in the subarachnoid space. It is often caused by burst aneurysms and presents clinically as a 'thunderclap headache' which is sudden and severe.
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Typically occurs due to ruptured aneurysms and can be seen often at the Circle of Willis
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Subdural haemorrhage
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Neurology
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Which of the following best describes a subdural haemorrhage?
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