Anatomy & Physiology

• what are the functions of the brain lobes?
• what is the anatomy of the Circle of Willis?
• what do the major cerebral vessels supply?

Pathology

• what is a stroke?
• what are the 3 clinical types of stroke?
• what are the 2 types of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
• what areas of the brain are most to sensitive to stroke?
• how long until the brain becone ischemic?
• what is the aetiology of focal vs global ischemia?
• what is the pathophysiology of a TIA?

Clinical Features

• what are the signs and symptoms of a left-sided stroke?
• what are the signs and symptoms of a right-sided stroke?
• what are the signs and symptoms of ACA occlusion?
• what are the signs and symptoms of PCA occlusion?
• what are the signs and symptoms of global ischemia?
• what do you suspect if a stroke occurs in young people?

Morphology