stroke dr paul davies cumberland infirmary carlisle
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Stroke
Dr Paul Davies
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
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Introduction
• Prevention– Hypertension– AF– TIA
• Management of new stroke symptoms
• Complications of stroke
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Hypertension NICE Clinical Guideline 127 (2011)
• Major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and premature death.
• Untreated hypertension can cause vascular and renal damage leading to a treatment-resistant state.
• Each 2 mmHg rise in systolic blood pressure associated with increased risk of mortality:– 7% from heart disease – 10% from stroke.
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Definitions
•Stage 1 hypertension:• Clinic blood pressure (BP) is 140/90 mmHg or higher and• ABPM or HBPM average is 135/85 mmHg or higher.
•Stage 2 hypertension: • Clinic BP 160/100 mmHg is or higher and• ABPM or HBPM daytime average is 150/95 mmHg or higher.
•Severe hypertension: • Clinic BP is 180 mmHg or higher or• Clinic diastolic BP is 110 mmHg or higher.
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If the clinic blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher, offer ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension.
Diagnosis (1)
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ABPM:–at least two measurements per hour during the person’s usual waking hours, average of at least 14 measurements to confirm diagnosis
HBPM:–two consecutive seated measurements, at least 1 minute apart–blood pressure is recorded twice a day for at least 4 days and preferably for a week–measurements on the first day are discarded – average value of all remaining is used.
Diagnosis (2)
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Step 4
Summary of antihypertensive
drug treatment
Aged over 55 years or black person of African or Caribbean family origin of any age
Aged under55 years
CA
A + C
A + C + D
Resistant hypertension
A + C + D + consider further diuretic, or alpha- or
beta-blocker
Consider seeking expert advice
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3KeyA – ACE inhibitor or low-cost angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)1 C – Calcium-channel blocker (CCB) D – Thiazide-like diuretic
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Lifestyle interventionsOffer guidance and advice about:
– diet (including sodium and caffeine intake) and exercise
– alcohol consumption
– smoking.
Patient education and adherenceProvide:
– information about benefits of drugs and side effects
– details of patient organisations
– an annual review of care.
Additional recommendations
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The ABCDE of TIA
Dr DP Davies
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
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What is a TIA?
• Classic definition– Sudden, focal neurological deficit that lasts for
less than 24 hours, is presumed to be of vascular origin and is confined to an area of brain or eye perfused by a specific artery
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Non-Focal Neurological symptoms
• Generalised weakness and / or sensory disturbance
• Light-headedness• Feint• “Blackouts” • Incontinence• Confusion• Ringing in ears• Headaches
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AAAARGH!
• Syncope is a loss of consciousness with no focal neurological signs
• A TIA is a focal neurological event with no change in consciousness
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Features in the history from a patient with a possible TIA
• What was the nature of the symptoms• Were the neurological symptoms focal? • Were the focal neurological symptoms negative?• Was the onset of focal neurological symptoms
sudden?• What was the anatomical extent of the symptoms• What was the patient doing at the time?• How long did the focal neurological symptoms last?
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Duration of TIA and Amaurosis Fugax
The majority of TIAs last less than 1 hour.
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Incidence
• Incidence of 0.4/1000 population
• Approximately 30% of stroke are preceded by a TIA
• High immediate risk of stroke
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Risk of stroke after TIA
Coull AJ et al. BMJ 2004;328: 326-8
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ABCD2E Score Criteria Score
Age > 60 years 1
Blood Pressure >140 mmHg systolic and /or > 90 mmHg diastolic
1
Clinical features Focal, unilateral motor weakness or speech disturbance
Other
21
0
Duration > 60 mins
10-59 mins
< 10 mins
2
1
0
Diabetes Known diabetes 1
Events More than 2 in a week 6
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Short term risk of stroke by ABCD2 Score
Claiborne Johnstone et al. Lancet 2007; 369:283-92
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Carotid Ultrasound / Doppler
• Only necessary if:
• Anterior circulation ischaemic stroke / TIA / Transient Monocular blindness
• Virtually complete recovery from stroke
• Fit for Operation
• Within 4 weeks of the event
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Absolute risk reduction from Carotid Endarterectomy
Rothwell et al. Lancet 2004;363: 915-24
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TIA
• If clearly a TIA from history– Sudden onset– Focal neurological symptoms– Negative symptoms– No altered consciousness– Check for AF– Check if on Warfarin
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TIA
• Refer to Neurovascular Clinic Immediately
• If on Warfarin admit even if symptoms are mild
• If in doubt use the stroke phone
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Accessing Stroke Services in North Cumbria
Cumberland Infirmary
Neurovascular Clinic
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
• Fax 01228 634008• Stroke phone• 07827 083620
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Reviewing the patient following Stroke
Dr Paul Davies
North Cumbria Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
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GM-SAT
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Stroke Follow up
• To assess potential for further rehabilitation
• To optimise secondary prevention
• To identify and manage complications
• To help in process of return to work
• To assess ability for return to driving
• To answer unanswered questions
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Potential for further rehabilitation
• Patients frequently lose some functional ability following discharge
• Patients frequently lose function if unwell for other reasons
• Patients improve and have higher level goals to address
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Secondary Prevention
• BP target ≤130 / 80
• Cholesterol target < 4.0 mMol
• Infarcts– Clopidogrel 75 mg
• Atrial Fibrillation– Anticoagulation if haemorrhagic stroke
excluded
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Stroke Review
• Dysphagia– May be able to modify diet
• PEG tubes– Regular follow up– Review of U+E, magnesium, phosphate and
Calcium– Review if tube can be removed
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Stroke Review
• Language problems– Usually followed up by SLT– Excellent communication between
departments
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Stroke Review
• Incontinence– Find the cause– Are they aware of when to go?– Are they constipated?– Are they only wet at night?– Charting frequency and volume– Bladder scan– Involve district continence services
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Incontinence
Unaware
Try toileting by the clock
Aim to void every 3-4 hours
Often need pads too
Poor mobility
Are chairs right height?
Why are transfers poor?
Do they need more aids and appliances?
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Pain
• Shoulder pain– Subluxed shoulder– High-tone shoulder– Frozen shoulder
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Post Stroke Central Pain
• Usually thalamic involvement
• Severe searing, burning neuropathic pain
• Unilateral
• Triggered by touch
• Can fluctuate in severity
• Can be very disabling
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Return to Work
• Can be many problems
• Loss of physical function
• Loss of cognitive function
• Loss of confidence
• Risk
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Case 1
• 55 year old man
• Right hemisphere infarct
• Atrial fibrillation
• Good physical recovery
• Some dyspraxia
• Chain saw
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Case 1
• Occupation– Circular-saw blade sharpener
• Risk++
• District employment officer
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Spasticity
• Positive features– High tone– Exaggerated reflexes– Clonus– Spasms (flexor and
extensor)– Mass synergy
patterns
• Negative features– Weak– Slow– Fatigue
Upper motor neurone syndrome
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Spasticity
• Identify treatable causes– Pain, infection, impaction, urinary retention
• Posture
• Positioning
• Splinting
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Spasticity
• Baclofen
• Gabapentin
• Botulinum Toxin
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Botulinum Toxin
• Prevents release of Acetylcholine at motor
end plate
• Effects last around 3 months
• Needs repeating
• Injected directly into muscles
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Return to Driving
• DVLA Guidance
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Process
• Ensure visual fields are complete– Refer to ophthalmologists or optician
• Make an assessment of physical recovery
• Make an assessment of cognitive function for driving– Stroke driving assessment
• Refer to Mobility Centre in Newcastle
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The unanswered questions
• Will it happen again?
• Can I go on holiday?
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Review
• Hypertension
• TIA
• Review clinics