Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT

Ischaemic stroke

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise ischaemic stroke — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Ischaemic stroke accounts for 85% of all strokes. Brain tissue dies at ~1.9 million neurones per minute - 'time is brain' underpins every decision.

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