Introduction A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) describes bleeding in the brain into the subarachnoid space. A subarachnoid haemorrhage is considered a type of hemorrhagic stroke. The bleeding occurs as the result…
Introduction A subdural haematoma is a collection of blood between the arachnoid and dura mater. It can be acute, chronic, or acute on chronic. Most cases are chronic, and occur…
Headache Characteristics Duration Fequency Mechanism Treatment Tension Tight band feeling, stress, low mood -Diffuse, ache,dull - Worse on touching scalp, agg by noise -Associated with tension - Depression…
Introduction Tension headaches are thought to account for about 40% of all headaches. They are also sometimes referred to as muscle contraction headaches. They typically last for several hours, and often recur…
Median Nerve Carpal tunnel syndrome Thenar eminence o Abduction of the thumb o Abductor policis brevis Sensory of palmar surface of the lateral (radial) 3 ½ digits Ulnar Nerve…
Overview Todd's paresis, (aka postictal paresis or postictal paralysis) is a temporary neurological disorder that presents with a focal neurological deficit after a seizure - for example - limb weakness.…
The key aim is to identify the anatomical site of the lesion: central (UMN - brain and spinal cord)versus peripheral (LMN - nerve roots and peripheral nerves). • NB –…
Introduction Venous Sinus Syndrome (aka Cavernous sinus syndrome) is an umbrella term for resultant signs due to various causes affecting the cavernous sinus. The most common and clinically significant of…
Introduction Vertigo is the hallucination of rotation due to the abnormal stimulation of the hair cells of the vestibular system. Vestibular System The vestibular system is composed of 1) 3…
Before the Optic chiasm - The visual field loss is seen on the same (ipsilateral) side as the lesion. Fig 1 – lesion of right optic nerve gives a…